P.O. Joseph Cali #3271
| Name: | Cali, Joseph P. |
| Star: | 3271 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 013 District (Wood) |
| End of Watch: | 20-May-1975 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Joseph Cali obseved an auto parked illegally in a bus stop. As Officer Cali exited his squad car and began writing the parking ticket, he was struck by a sniper's bullet fired from the third floor of a high rise building. Officer Cali died the following day. |
Reflections
I briefly knew Officer Cali, and his death affected me greatly even to this day I think of that horrible event for his lovely family. I am the daughter of a Chicago Police Officer and at that time in my life was engaged to a Chicago Police Officer. I will never forget this horrible crime, God bless him and his family. -- Mary Troch 06/12/2009 ****************
Joe, Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. You were a good partner, and a good friend, and you are missed. --Jim Kehoe 04/11/2008