P.O. Terrence Loftus #5701
| Name: | Loftus, Terrence E. |
| Star: | 5701 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 014 District (Shakespeare) |
| End of Watch: | 12-Oct-1976 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Terrence Loftus was on his way home when he observed a gang fight. Officer Loftus immediately stopped to take police action. While Officer Loftus was attempting to break up the street disturbance, shots were fired. The dedicated officer was struck and died as a result of his injuries. |
Reflections
I grew up with Terry and he was a really great guy. He was a very dedicated policeman. I understand his murderer is trying now to get out of jail. It's funny how as time passes and memories fade people lose the sense of how tragic these policemen's deaths truly are. Way too young to pass before his time. "Terry we truly miss ye." --Bob Arcuri 02/21/09 ****************
I grew up in Terry's neighborhood and knew him well, he was a great guy and I won't ever forget the -- Gerald O'Malley 06/12/2009 ****************
Terry was my good friend...his partner Tom Cotter was also an outstanding guy. Terry had a foot route in the loop but he wanted to get more action so he transfered to 14th District. What a man....I am proud to call him my friend. -- Mike Maloney 10/06/2009 ****************