Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, August 24, 1931
Robert "Red" McCarthy
Policeman Red McCarthy was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Graceland Avenue and Rand Road in Des Plaines at approximately 2:00 am
He and another officer were on patrol when a vehicle turned left in front of them, causing a collision. Policeman McCarthy succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Des Plaines Emergency Hospital.
The driver of the car that caused the collision was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer McCarthy,
Sir, it has taken over 81 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cook County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 22, 2013
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Mark Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 17, 2018
Corrections Officer Armando Gallegos
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: September 14, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Robert K. Kunze, III
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: September 16, 2018
Police Officer Oscar Reyes
Costa Mesa Police Department, CA
EOW: September 12, 2018
Chief of Police Frank McClelland, Jr.
Ludowici Police Department, GA
EOW: September 15, 2018
Police Officer Garrett Hull
Fort Worth Police Department, TX
EOW: September 14, 2018
Police Officer David A. Tinsley
Fort Wayne Police Department, IN
EOW: September 11, 2018
Police Officer Kirt R. Ricks, III
Montgomery Police Department, LA
EOW: September 7, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Aaron Paul Roberts
Greene County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: September 7, 2018