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Photograph: Patrolman John P. Kearney

Patch image: Chicago Police Department, Illinois






Patrolman John P. Kearney
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, July 2, 1909

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Fall
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 1, 1909
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John P. Kearney died from injuries suffered the previous day after falling from a horse.

Patrolman Kearney was assigned to protect a wagon driver from striking union workers. The horse suddenly bolted when an automobile passed, throwing Patrolman Kearney to the ground.

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