Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, June 7, 1927
Add to My HeroesKazimer Wistert
Sergeant Kazimer Wistert was fatally wounded pursuing an armed robber.
Sergeant Wistert was approached by a citizen who identified a man on the street who had committed a robbery. He followed the suspect into the hallway at 2204-06 Wilson Avenue. The armed offender suddenly turned around and fired a revolver, killing Sergent Wistert.
Sergeant Wistert served for 20 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 247
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThe daughter of Casimir lived four houses north of us in the Beverly neighborhood. Officer Collins CPD lived next to us in Beverly. John Collins also lost his life while confronting a criminal. Never forgotten.
Albert E Linsenmeyer
Neighbor
August 9, 2021
