Patrolman Edward G. Shea
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 16, 1910

Biographical Info
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 16, 1910
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Edward G. Shea was struck and killed by a train while guarding a crossing on Austin Avenue.

Patrolman Shea was standing on the westbound tracks to avoid an approaching eastbound train. The eastbound train switched to the westbound tracks and struck Patrolman Shea.

Patrolman Shea was assigned to the crossing two weeks earlier after another officer was struck and seriously injured by another train while guarding the crossing.

Patrolman Shea served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.