P.O. Leroy Berry #12789
| Name: | Berry, Leroy N. |
| Star: | 12789 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 005 District (Calumet) |
| End of Watch: | 09-Oct-1969 |
| Incident Details: |
While on patrol in his squad car, Officer Leroy Berry, Jr. was murdered, the apparent victim of an armed robbery. Officer Berry was found shortly after the robbery with his service revolver and police star missing. |
Reflections
An Area 2 Detective requested, via the air, this officer be remembered in our prayers. On the anniversary day and time, several officers gathered at the location where the officer's life was taken,9540 S. Harvard, to give their respects. -- Anonymous 10/10/2009