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Jay Brunkella

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 04, 1986

Victim Details

Jay F. Brunkella

Male

Chicago

IL

1986-10-04

39

Jay

Brunkella

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On October 4, 1986, Patrolman Jay F. Brunkella, aged 39, tragically died from injuries sustained during a narcotics arrest near the Stephen F. Gale Elementary School in Chicago. Brunkella, an 18-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, was part of the 24th District – Rogers Park Tactical Unit. The incident occurred on September 22, 1986, when Brunkella and his partner, Patrolman Fred Hattenberger, were working undercover to address complaints of drug sales at the school.

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  • Police Officer Jay F. Brunkella, Chicago Police Department, Illinois
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