Chief of Police George A. Airey
Morgan Park Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, October 31, 1903

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 31, 1903
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Chief Airey was killed when his throat was slit while responding to a citizen complaint. The complaint involved a small group of people creating a disturbance on Halloween night. When Chief Airey arrived he located the men attempting to destroy a section of sidewalk. When he attempted to stop the men he was attacked and his throat was slit.

Six suspects were arrested in connection with Chief Airey's murder. One of them was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging.

Chief Airey was survived by his wife and four children.