Officer John Glenn Chase, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer John Glenn Chase

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, January 23, 1988

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John Glenn Chase

Officer John Glenn Chase was shot and killed by a man who seized his service revolver near the intersection of Commerce Street and South Griffin Street.

Officer Chase was preparing to issue a traffic ticket to the driver of a vehicle he stopped at 8:40 AM. A homeless man approached and seized the officer’s service revolver. As Officer Chase pleaded for his life, a crowd gathered and began to chant, "Shoot him! Shoot him again!" The attacker shot Officer Chase in the head. He turned and walked down the street, dangling the gun from his hand before two off-duty officers shot him.

Officer Chase had served with the Dallas Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years, 6 months
Badge 5231

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

struggle, traffic stop

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I was going through my high school year book when I came across John’s picture and notes. I remember John talking about wanting to be a police officer. I remember the good times we had in school and hanging out together with friends. John went to college and I went in the Army so we didn’t see each other after graduation. I remember when my parents told me about John’s tragic death and how I couldn’t believe it. John was such a good guy. I still think about him today and how he was taken from us way too soon. Rest in peace buddy and I will see you again someday.

John Blair MSG Ret
US Army

October 10, 2024