In Honor & Memory of
Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV
Chicago, IL Police
EOW
May 20, 2010
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Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV
Chicago, IL Police
End of Watch: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 11 months
Badge Number: 6181
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Thomas Wortham was shot and killed after identifying himself
as a police officer when four suspects attempted to rob him while he
was off duty at 11:25 pm.
Officer Wortham was visiting his parents' home to show them pictures
from the previous week's Police Week activities that he attended in
Washington. As he was leaving, four men approached and attempted to
rob him of his motorcycle. Officer Wortham drew his service weapon and
fired at the suspects, but was fatally shot in the abdomen. He was
transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was
pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
His father, a retired Chicago police sergeant, witnessed the shooting
and exchanged shots with the suspects, killing one and seriously
wounding another. The remaining two suspects fled in a vehicle, but
were taken into custody the following day.
Officer Wortham had served with the Chicago Police Department for
nearly three years and was assigned to the Englewood District. He had
recently returned from his second tour of duty in Iraq while serving
with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Officer Wortham is survived by
his Parents and sister.
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