Lieutenant John Cihak

Lieutenant John Cihak | Berwyn Police Department, Illinois
Berwyn Police Department, Illinois
Lieutenant John Cihak

Berwyn Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, January 24, 1931

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John Cihak

Lieutenant John Cihak was shot and killed by a disgruntled patrolman whom he had just instructed to contact a judge in reference to a bond for four prisoners. Without warning, the patrolman shot Lieutenant Cihak in the head twice.

Lieutenant Cihak was survived by his wife, daughter and four sons.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge LT

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available
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