Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, March 5, 1910
Add to My HeroesJohn Wren
Patrolman John Wren was approaching three suspicious men walking the streets in the early morning hours. When Officer Wren got near to the assailants, three three drew weapons and fired. The wounded officer was able to return fire.
Patrolman John Wren succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3987
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 4, 1910
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Wren's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-26-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)
April 26, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Kyle Hicks
Corpus Christi Police Department, TX
EOW: April 24, 2024
Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 23, 2024
Police Officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland Police Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Police Officer Luis M. Huesca
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter
Ada County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Alfredo "Freddy" Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Investigator Brian Herbert
Osage Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: April 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: April 16, 2024
Police Officer Michael E. Jensen
Syracuse Police Department, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024