Patrolman Edward J. Wallner
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, January 5, 1899

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1533

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 5, 1899
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary

Officer Edward Wallner was fatally shot at 21st and Lincoln Streets while chasing five young men, whom he caught in the act of robbing a dry goods store. All five suspects were apprehended.

One of the suspects was convicted of Officer Wallner's murder and sentenced to life in Joliet Penitentiary on June 24, 1899. Two were sentenced to 25 years, and one was sentenced to 14 years. The 5th suspect was acquitted.