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John W. Costabile
- Jul. 28, 1946 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jul. 28, 1946 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Chicago Heights Police Dept. - IL
1601 S Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL
60411 USA (708)756-6400 |
County: | Cook |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 118 |
On The Job: |
3 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Sun. Jul. 28, 1946
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Summary: |
Patrolman John Costabile was shot and killed in a gunbattle with a 19-year-old soldier who was absent without leave. The suspect returned to the area to find his girlfriend being courted by another man. Upon finding the couple parked in front of his girlfriend's home, the suspect approached and opened fire on the male companion. After missing him twice, the suspect then turned the gun on the girlfriend, injuring her before fleeing.
As Patrolman Costabile and his partner went to the suspect's home, they found a cab waiting outside. When the suspect exited his residence he opened fire on the officers, striking Patrolman Costabile twice in the chest with a Spanish-type, 7.65 mm automatic pistol. Patrolman Costabile was able to return four shots at the suspect despite being mortally wounded before his partner killed the suspect with one shotgun blast to the head. The awaiting cab transported Patrolman Costabile, accompanied by his partner, to the hospital where he died within minutes.
Patrolman Costabile had served with the Chicago Heights Police Department for three years and had previously served as an officer with the Cook County Highway and Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway police departments. He was survived by his wife, two young sons, father, two sisters and three brothers.
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