Patrolman Patrick E. Blackwell
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, May 20, 1905
Cause: Accidental

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1235

Patrolman Patrick E. Blackwell was working traffic control in a busy intersection. While signaling a wagon to pass, the officer fell backwards into an open freight elevator shaft.

Patrolman Blackwell was transported to the hospital where he died ten days later.

 
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Patch image: Chicago Police Department, Illinois

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