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John C. Knight, a 38-year-old white male, was a dedicated police officer with the Chicago Police Department. On January 9, 1999, while on duty, Officer Knight and his partner, Patrolman James E. Butler, were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the Morgan Park District of Chicago. The vehicle, a brown 1986 Chevy Caprice, was suspected to be stolen due to its popped trunk lock. As the officers approached, the vehicle sped off, leading to a brief chase that ended in a crash at 9900 South Parnell ...Read More

Victim Details

John C. Knight

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1999-01-09

38

John

Knight

04/17/2026