Special Agent Richard Joseph Saba, Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Richard Joseph Saba

Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, October 11, 1974

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Richard Joseph Saba

Special Agent Richard Saba was shot and killed while conducting surveillance in East St. Louis, Illinois.

A stakeout of suspected boxcar burglars along the tracks on South 17th Street was being conducting by eight railroad detectives. At 10:15 pm, as Special Agent Saba reported on his radio that he had spotted a group of suspects near the idling freight train, the other detectives heard a gunshot. Special Agent Saba was found, shot in the head, and pronounced dead at the scene.

One 20-year-old suspect was taken into custody and four other men were held for questioning.

Special Agent Saba had served with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Police Department for six years.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Illinois
Weapon Rifle
Offender Apprehended

larceny, stakeout

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Agent Saba,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 11, 2024