Patrolman Adam W. Fryer
Chicago Police Department
Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, August 9, 1889
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 752

Patrolman Adam W. Fryer was shot to death at Harrison and Clinton by two burglars. As the assailants fled, Officer Fryer was shot and killed.

Both assailants were sentenced to the Joliet Penitentiary for life. A new trial was granted and killers were acquitted.

 
Photograph: Patrolman Adam W. Fryer

Patch image: Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Visit Patrolman Fryer's memorial at www.ODMP.org