Patrolman Clarence E. Wright
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 29, 1882

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 255

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, November 29, 1882
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Clarence Wright went to the apartment of an offender who had viciously attacked another citizen. When Officer Wright knocked on the apartment door, it was opened slightly by a woman. Before the officer spoke a word, the offender placed his gun over the woman's shoulder and fired. Officer Wright fell backwards and died instantly. The suspect shot and wounded another officer as he made his escape. Two hours later the suspect was found by officers on Kinzie Street hiding in a chicken coop. He resisted arrest and was shot several times and killed.