Detective Wayne G. King, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective Wayne G. King

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, July 12, 1985

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Wayne G. King

Detective Wayne G. King was shot and fatally wounded during an arrest in the 100 block of East 51st Street.

He was conducting an investigation of offenders impersonating police officers and city inspectors. He noticed a suspicious man who began to run when he saw the detective approach him. Detective King caught the man and began to struggle with him. During the struggle, the man was able to disarm Detective King and fatally shot him with his own service weapon.

The killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Detective King was a United States Army Korean War veteran and served the law enforcement community for 24 years. He was assigned to the Office of Municipal Investigations. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 24 years
Badge 7413
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

foot pursuit, impersonator

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Det. King,
On today, the 40th 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. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 12, 2025