Patrolman Michael D. Callahan
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, January 3, 1908

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2842

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 2, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot & killed

Patrolman Michael D. Callahan was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend four suspects. While Patrolman Callahan was in the process of arresting four known criminals, they opened fire on him. He returned fire killing one of the suspects.

Patrolman Callahan was taken to a local hospital where he died the next day from his wounds. The three remaining assailants were apprehended after a manhunt. They were convicted and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Michael Callahan was survived by his wife and daughter.