Patrolman Dennis Fitzgerald
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 20, 1904
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 786

Patrolman Dennis Fitzgerald observed two men creating a disturbance in the street. As Officer Fitzgerald confronted the offenders, they turned on the officer and began attacking him.

Officer Fitzgerald died of his injuries four months later.

Both suspects were arrested. One suspect was executed and the other received 14 years in prison.

 
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