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Henry L. Peeler
- Jun. 05, 1968 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 05, 1968 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 28 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Chicago Police Dept. - IL
3510 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL
60653 USA (312)744-4000 |
County: | Cook |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 11174 |
On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Wed. Jun. 05, 1968
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Summary: |
Patrolman Henry L. Peeler, of the Englewood District, was shot and killed by a gunman who murdered Sergeant Jack Armstrong, of the SOU Railroad Police Department, two months earlier in East St. Louis, Illinois.
After the gunman and three others murdered Sergeant Armstrong, they stole his service weapon, which was used to murder Officer Peeler. Officer Peelers parther was shot in the right forearm and left hand.
The policemen noticed 3 men lying on a lawn in front of an apartment building at 57th and Morgan. As officers approached, one man tried to run and opened fire when Officer Peeler pursued him. He was shot five times but returned fire before he died. Officer Peelers partner, who had been questioning the other two ran to assist and killed the attacker.
Patrolman Peeler was with the department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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