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Glen R. Bright

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Glen R. Bright

Birth
Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA
Death
16 Nov 1973 (aged 62)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Police Officer Glen Bright, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police, was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary in railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois. Officer Bright was placing the suspect under arrest when a struggle began. The suspect gained control of Officer Bright's gun and fired one shot, killing Officer Bright. The suspect was later captured and convicted of Officer Bright's murder. Officer Bright had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 20 years and in law enforcement for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and one child. He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) on the Web.
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Police Officer Glen Bright, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police, was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary in railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois. Officer Bright was placing the suspect under arrest when a struggle began. The suspect gained control of Officer Bright's gun and fired one shot, killing Officer Bright. The suspect was later captured and convicted of Officer Bright's murder. Officer Bright had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 20 years and in law enforcement for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and one child. He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) on the Web.
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  • Created by: bhd
  • Added: Sep 5, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135457459/glen_r-bright: accessed ), memorial page for Glen R. Bright (16 Jun 1911–16 Nov 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135457459, citing Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Norwood Park Township, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by bhd (contributor 48193983).