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Oliver J. Singleton
- Nov. 27, 1969 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Nov. 27, 1969 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 42 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: | Detective |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2131 |
On The Job: |
17 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Thu. Nov. 27, 1969
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Summary: |
Detective Oliver J. Singleton, who had been paralyzed following a gun battled, succumbed to his wounds 10 months later.
Detective Singleton and his partner were wounded when they and other policemen foiled a robbery on January 24, 1969, at the Bell and Howell plant in Lincolnwood.
Two of the armed robbers were killed at the scene and two were captured.
Detective Singleton testified from a stretcher on October 13th in criminal court against one of the surviving defendants. He was convicted of attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, aggravated battery and conspiracy.
A World War II veteran, Detective Singleton was assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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