Patrolman John W. Simpson

Patrolman John W. Simpson | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman John W. Simpson

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, July 28, 1919

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John W. Simpson

Patrolman John W. Simpson was shot and killed at the 31st Street Station during a race riot.

Patrolman Simpson was assigned to the 3rd Precinct and is buried at Lincoln Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 4774

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Unknown
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Officer Simpson's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 7-10-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

July 10, 2018

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