Patrolman Gilbert E. Reynolds
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 5, 1877
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Gilbert Reynolds was accidentally shot and killed while he and another officer were cleaning equipment in the Madison Street Station prior to the beginning of their shift.

The service revolver of the other officer in the room fell from his overcoat pocket and struck the floor. Upon striking the floo,r the pistol discharged and the round struck Patrolman Reynolds in the abdomen.

A doctor was summoned to the police station and attended to Patrolman Reynolds until he succumbed to the wound 4 hours later.

Patrolman Reynolds had served with the Chicago Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.