Detective Charles P. Annerino, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective Charles P. Annerino

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, October 22, 1954

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Charles P. Annerino

Detective Charles Annerino was shot and killed by an escapee from the Cook County Jail.

On June 28th, 1954, the subject used a gun to escape from officers who were escorting him from the Cook County Courthouse back to jail. His girlfriend had smuggled the gun to him in court after an appearance for a burglary charge.

He and two other officers were searching Chicago taverns for the escapee. When Detective Annerino walked into a lounge at 1756 W. Lawrence Avenue, the suspect recognized him and shot him through the chest. The other two officers emptied their guns at him as he escaped.

The subject shot officers eight days later at the corner of Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue when they ordered him to halt. The officers returned fire, hitting the suspect more than a dozen times, killing him.

Detective Annerino was a United States Navy WWII veteran. During his eight years with the Chicago Police Department, he had shot and killed three robbery suspects and wounded four others. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 8 years
Badge 7936
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Shot and killed

escapee

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Detective Annerino,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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October 22, 2024