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Maddox, Jerry W.
Maddox, Jerry W.
Rank: Policeman
Serial Number:14317
Division: Hollenbeck
Date Killed: Tuesday, August 19, 1969
Cause of Death: Shot in an Ambush
On August 19, 1969, Hollenbeck Area Policeman Jerry Maddox was assigned to patrol in the Pico Gardens Housing Project. Policeman Maddox stopped to investigate a large party, which was attended by 18 to 24 youths. As the officers approached the location, one of the party goers ran from police. Policeman Maddox chased the suspect down a narrow driveway and while handcuffing the suspect he was shot in the back and died. Responding officers arrested the suspect at the scene.
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