Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, October 9, 1969
Leroy Berry, Jr.
Patrolman Leroy Berry in the parking lot of St. Thaddeus Catholic Church at 9540 S. Harvard Avenue after stopping two suspicious men.
He had placed the two in the back of his patrol car and were questioning them when one of them drew a weapon and opened fire, killing him. The two then stole his service weapon and badge before fleeing the scene.
Both men were eventually arrested and charged in connection with Patrolman Berry's murder.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 12789
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsAS MY BIG BROTHER YOU TAUGHT ME SO MUCH , AND I COULD NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH. yOU STILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART AND SPIRIT .lOVE YA bUDDY.
pHILLIP bERRY
BROTHER
December 27, 2014
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