Patrolman John P. Kearney
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, July 2, 1909
Cause: Fall

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

 
Photograph: Patrolman John P. Kearney

Patch image: Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Visit Patrolman Kearney's memorial at www.ODMP.org