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Patrolman Patrick Daniel Beckham, Star #5283, aged 35 years, was a 8 year, 7 month, 25 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 25th District – Fillmore.

On February 27, 1936, at 1:00 a.m., Detective Beckham was off duty at the Playmore Cafe located at 3824 West Madison Avenue. The bartender, James Lambert of 214 South Campbell Avenue, and the manager, Charles Vito of 3862 West End Avenue, were preparing to close for the night. Mr. Vito informed Frank McNally (aka Frank Gillespie), a recent parolee from the Joliet Penitentiary, the cafe was closing and he was asked to leave the premise. McNally then went to the bathroom, where he remained for several minutes, and returned with a gun in his hand, announcing a holdup. McNally then ordered the three men into the washroom. Officer Beckham was the last to enter the washroom and waited until McNally’s attention was diverted. He drew his handgun and ordered McNally to drop his gun. McNally now recognized Beckham to be a policeman, cursed him and then opened fire. Beckham was shot twice, once in the left shoulder the other in the left arm. Officer Beckham was able to return fire, striking McNally four times, three times in the abdomen and once in the jaw. McNally died of his wounds a short time later on scene. Officer Beckham was transported to West Side Hospital where he had an operation to remove the bullet from his shoulder. He would later succumbed to his wounds from complications on October 13, 1936. He had not been able to work after being wounded by gunshot.

Officer Beckham was waked at Martin Brothers Funeral Home located at 3150 West Harrison Street. His funeral mass was held at Resurrection Church. He was laid to rest on October 16, 1936 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, 1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside, Illinois. His grave is located in Grave 2, Lot N9, Block 11, Section 25.

Patrolman Patrick Daniel Beckham, born June 18, 1901, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on February 18, 1928 and was issued Star #5056. On November 19, 1930, he was issued Patrolman Star #5283 after reporting his previous star missing. He was awarded the Tribune Hero Award for February of 1936 as a result of this incident. When Officer Beckham was informed about the Hero Award he stated; “There isn’t much to say about the shooting. Even though I was off duty, I felt it my duty to stop that holdup. As a matter of fact I didn’t even realize i was wounded until after it was all over.”

Officer Beckham was a member of the Chicago Policemen’s Benevolent & Welfare Association. He was survived by his wife, Mary Loretta (nee Daly), age 31 and children: Mary Loretta, age 12 and Patricia Ann, age 3; parents: Daniel (CPD) and Mary (nee Airey) and sister: Mrs. Thomas Toomey.

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Field Training Officer Titus Theopsy Moore, Star #16838, aged 46 years, was a 14 year, 9 month, 8 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 5th District – Calumet.

On November 9, 2020, at 10:32 p.m., Officer Moore was placed on the “Medical Roll“ for flu-like symptoms after he began experiencing minor symptoms of COVID-19. He would soon test positive for COVID-19 and continue quarantine at his residence. On November 24, 2020, his cousin, Angelica Green called 911 to report that she had not heard from her cousin for two days. Beat 633 responded to his residence, located on the 9400 block of South Wabash Avenue, and observed Officer Moore through a window laying on the floor unresponsive. CFD was summoned and Battalion Chief #459, Engine #42 and Ambulance #37 responded, making a forced entry. Officer Moore was pronounced dead on scene at 11:46 a.m. by Dr. Tataris from The University of Chicago Hospital. On December 3, 2020, Superintendent David O’Neal Brown announced that Officer Moore’s death would be classified as in the line of duty. On December 8, 2020, the Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death of Officer Moore to be from COVID-19. Officer Moore was the fourth Chicago Police Officer to die in the line of duty from COVID-19.

Field Training Officer Titus Theopsy Moore, born September 5, 1974, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on February 21, 2006 and he attended the Jackson Street Police Academy. On February 16, 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Field Training Officer on February 3, 2017. He earned 1 Superintendent’s Award of Valor, 1 Lifesaving Award, 1 Police Officer of the Month Award, 3 Department Commendations, 1 Field Training Officer Service Award, 1 Honorable Mention Ribbon Award, 1 Unit Meritorious Performance Award, 4 Attendance Recognition Awards, The 2019 Crime Reduction Award, The 2009 Crime Reduction Award, the NATO Summit Service Award, 1 Presidential Election Deployment Award, 50 Honorable Mentions and 5 Complimentary Letters during his career.

Officer Moore was waked at Leak & Sons Funeral Home located at 7338 South Cottage Grove Ave. His funeral mass was also held at Leak & Sons Funeral Home. He was laid to rest on December 8, 2020 in Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois.

Officer Moore was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his father, Theopsy (CPD) and two sisters: Thea.

Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department RD #JD440464.

On September 21, 2021, Officer Moore’s star was retired by Superintendent of Police David O’Neal Brown and enshrined in the Superintendent’s Honored Star Case, located in the lobby at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue.

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Police Officer Ronald Newman, Star #6622, aged 59 years, was a 19 year, 3 month, 30 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 4th District – South Chicago.

On March 23, 2020 at 5:50 a.m., Officer Newman was placed on the “Medical Roll“ after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. On March 25, 2020, at 4:16 p.m., Officer Newman began experiencing breathing problems and went to the ER at the Little Company of Mary Hospital, located at 2800 West 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL. He was admitted to the ICU and would later succumb to the illness. He was pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m. on April 17, 2020. On April 20, 2020, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Superintendent Charles Beck announced that Officer Newman’s death would be classified as in the line of duty. Officer Newman was the third Chicago Police Officer to die in the line of duty from COVID-19.

Police Officer Ronald Newman, born January 28, 1961, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on December 18, 2000 and was in Recruit Class 00-7 at the Jackson Street Police Academy. He earned 12 Department Commendations, 1 Honorable Mention Ribbon Award, 1 Unit Meritorious Award, 1 Joint Operations Awards, 4 Attendance Recognition Awards, The 2019 Crime Reduction Award, The 2009 Crime Reduction Award, The 2004 Crime Reduction Award, the NATO Summit Service Award, 118 Honorable Mentions and 6 Complimentary Letters during his career.

Officer Newman was waked at Leak & Sons Funeral Home located at 18400 South Pulaski Road. He was laid to rest on April 23, 2020 in Lincoln Cemetery, 12300 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Officer Newman was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his wife, Chiquita (Civilian CPD), age 51 and children: Brandon, age 19 and Caneshia Cannon, age 29.

Incident Recorded under RD #JD211066.

On September 21, 2021, Officer Newman’s star was retired by Superintendent of Police David O’Neal Brown and enshrined in the Superintendent’s Honored Star Case, located in the lobby at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue.

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Sergeant Clifford Willie Martin, Sr., Star #1456, aged 56 years, was a 25 year, 3 month, 7 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the Office of Operations, Bureau of Detectives, Unit 610 – Bureau of Detectives – Area Central.

On March 20, 2020, Sergeant Martin began experiencing minor symtoms of COVID-19 and went to the ER at the University of Chicago Hospital to be tested. On March 22, 2020 at 10:43 a.m., Sergeant Martin was placed on the “Medical Roll“ after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. On March 29, 2020, he was hospitalized at the University of Chicago Hospital, located at 5700 South Maryland Avenue, where he was admitted to the ICU and would later succumb to the illness. He was pronounced dead by Dr. Avery Tung at 12:27 p.m. on April 10, 2020. On April 13, 2020, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Superintendent Charles Beck announced that Officer Martin’s death would be classified as in the line of duty. Sergeant Martin was the second Chicago Police Officer to die in the line of duty from COVID-19.

Sergeant Clifford W. Martin, Sr., born June 4, 1963, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on January 3, 1995 and he attended the Jackson Street Police Academy. On February 16, 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and issued Star #1456. He earned 1 Police Officer of the Month Award, 9 Department Commendations, 2 Joint Operations Awards, 5 Attendance Recognition Awards, The 2019 Crime Reduction Award, The 2009 Crime Reduction Award, The 2004 Crime Reduction Award, the NATO Summit Service Award, 1 Democratic Convention Service Award, 7 Honorable Mentions, 1 Physical Fitness Award and 8 Complimentary Letters during his career.

Sergeant Martin was waked at Calahan Funeral Home located at 7030 South Halsted Street. He was laid to rest on April 21, 2020 in Lincoln Cemetery, 12300 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Sergeant Martin was a member of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association. He was survived by his wife, Robin Renae Martin (nee Shannon), age 55 and children: Clifford Willie, Jr. (CPD), age 23, Kaysee Hayes, age 30 and Shannon (CPD), age 30.

Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department RD #JD206287.

On September 21, 2021, Officer Martin’s star was retired by Superintendent of Police David O’Neal Brown and enshrined in the Superintendent’s Honored Star Case, located in the lobby at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue.

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Police Officer Marco DiFranco, Star #19312, aged 50 years, was a 21 year, 10 month, 6 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the Office of Operations, Bureau of Detectives, Criminal Networks Group, Unit 189 – Narcotics Division.

On March 26, 2020 at 10:06 p.m., Officer DiFranco was placed on the “Medical Roll“ after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. On March 29, 2020 at 10:22 p.m., he was hospitalized at Lutheran General Hospital, located at 1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL, where he was admitted to the ICU and intubated and would later succumb to the illness. He was pronounced dead at 1:02 a.m. on April 2, 2020. On April 3, 2020, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Superintendent Charles Beck announced that Officer DiFranco’s death would be classified as in the line of duty. Officer DiFranco was the first Chicago Police Officer to die in the line of duty from COVID-19.

Officer DiFranco was waked at Cumberland Chapels located at 8300 West Lawrence Avenue, Norridge, IL, no funeral mass was observed. He was laid to rest on April 9, 2020 in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 North River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois.

Police Officer Marco DiFranco, born April 30, 1969, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on May 26, 1998 and he attended the Jackson Street Police Academy. He earned 1 Superintendents Award of Merit, 1 Special Commendation Award, 3 Police Officer of the Month Awards, 18 Department Commendations, 2 Unit Meritorious Awards, 4 Joint Operations Awards, 3 Attendance Recognition Awards, 11 Deployment Operations Center Awards, The 2019 Crime Reduction Award, The 2009 Crime Reduction Award, The 2004 Crime Reduction Award, the NATO Summit Service Award, 1 Presidential Election Deployment Award, 1 Superintendent’s Honorable Mention, 103 Honorable Mentions, 10 Complimentary Letters and 1 Other Award during his career. Prior to joining the Chicago Police Department, Officer DiFranco served in the U.S. Customs Service.

Officer DiFranco was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his wife, Maria; children: Olivia, age 10 and Pietro, age 7; mother, Santa (nee Scaravalle) and brother, Sal (Kimberly) (CPD). He was preceded in death by his father, Pietro and sister, Rosa.

Incident Recorded under RD #JD201849.

On September 21, 2021, Officer DiFranco’s star was retired by Superintendent of Police David O’Neal Brown and enshrined in the Superintendent’s Honored Star Case, located in the lobby at Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue.

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