Police Officer Steven E. Graham

Police Officer Steven E. Graham

Barrington-Inverness Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, August 25, 2002

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Steven E. Graham

Officer Steven Graham suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a man in Inverness during a call.

Officer Graham had responded to the man's home on Bradwell Road when the suspect began struggling with him. While attempting to arrest the suspect, Officer Graham collapsed. The man had a history of interfering with police radio frequencies. The Cook County coroner ruled his death a homicide as a result of the arrest.

The subject was convicted of resisting a peace officer and interfering with police communications. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Officer Graham had served with the Barrington-Inverness Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 29 years
  • Badge 130

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

arrest attempt

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