Barrington-Inverness Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 25, 2002
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.
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
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View all 43 ReflectionsOfficer Graham's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-21-16 to honor him.
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