Patr
olman James Alfano Jr.
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, August 16, 1970
Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 4707
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, August 14, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Alfano was shot and killed while investigating a report of a gang fight that was about to take place. He was driving through an alley but was blocked by an obstruction in the roadway. As his vehicle was stopped a sniper opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Two suspects were later taken into custody.
Officer Alfano had served with the agency for 9 years and was assigned to the Gang Investigation Section. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Allan Hall
Chico was a great guy-he is remembered on the "Officer Down" page http://www.odmp.org/reflections.php?oid=1128-he died in 1970Eugene Federowski (Derow)
Jim Chico Alfano was a very special friend. We first met in grade school (Gompers) in 1951 and then attended Fenger hs before joining the military in 1958. We both were health club enthusiasts and engaged in many other sports. Chico had an upbeat personality and a competitive spirit. And he will always be remembered with love and fondness.Gene Derow
Conrad D. Agnos
Jim "Chico" was a great friend and the most Patriotic American I have ever known who loved serving his country and protecting his community. A hero among heros.
Conrad Agnos