Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1952
Add to My HeroesGeorge J. Sperakos
Patrolman George J. Sperakos was shot and killed when he intervened in a robbery in a tavern at 1807 W. Division Street.
He fired five times in an exchange of shots with two of the three subjects before he collapsed with a bullet wound to the head. His killers were never apprehended.
Patrolman Sperakos is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge 669
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender At large
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