Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, September 30, 1987
Add to My HeroesArthur O. Jackson
Police Officer Arthur O. Jackson and his partner were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a stolen auto and a subsequent foot pursuit near 1950 South Avers Avenue.
The offender was apprehended by other district officers. Officer Jackson collapsed after driving another officer back to a patrol car.
Officer Jackson was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 33 years. He is survived by three sons and his sister. He was predeceased by a fourth son who was killed while serving in the Vietnam War.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 34 years
- Badge 8622
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Apprehended
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