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Resided:
IL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 24, 1938
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 47 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
South Chicago Heights Police Dept.
IL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IL
USA
Thu. Mar. 24, 1938
Summary:
Chief Winchell Hills was accidentally killed when a 20-gauge shotgun he was removing from a locker discharged, shooting him in the head. Chief Hills was alone in the village hall when the accident occurred.
Chief Hills had served with the South Chicago Heights Police Department for 7½ years. He is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.