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

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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Lieutenant Cihak's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-30-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

May 30, 2016

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