Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, September 2, 1945
Add to My HeroesGeorge H. Helstern
Patrolman George H. Helstern and Patrolman Charles Brady were shot and killed as they approached a suspicious person at the corner of N. Clark Street and W. Lunt Avenue.
Both officers sustained fatal gunshot wounds in the encounter.
In December 1945 the killer was shot and killed by members of his own gang in fear that he would turn in other gang members.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1124
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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