Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, January 1, 1931
Add to My HeroesJohn Vondruska
Patrolman John Vondruska was shot and killed when he tried to prevent an armed robbery of $8,000 at the Yellow Cab Company garage at Leamington Avenue and Flournoy Street.
The gunmen drove up to the garage just before 7:00 a.m. and confronted Patrolman Vondruska at his post.
When the gunmen commanded "Stick them up," Patrolman Vondruska opened fire. One of the gunmen, armed with a machine gun, opened fire and killed him. The 24-year-old man was arrested at a local hospital where he went with a gunshot wound to his leg. He said he was shot by an unknown person as he was walking down the street. A witness identified him and he was charged with Patrolman Vondruska's murder.
A cab driver was shot in the legs as he attempted to assist Patrolman Vondruska.
Patrolman Vondruska was assigned to the Fillmore Street Station.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 6048
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Machine gun
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Patrolman Vondruska. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 27, 2012
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