Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, November 30, 1924
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Perren
Detective William A. Perren was shot and killed as he and two other detectives attempted to talk to several subjects in a vehicle parked in front of 8515 S Paulina Street at about 1:00 am.
The detectives were on a detail looking for several subjects who had robbed and raped three women in the preceding weeks. When the detectives observed the car parked in front of the home they decided to question the occupants.
The driver of the car lived at the home and mistook the detectives for criminals and believed he was about to be robbed. He opened fire on the detectives, killing Detective Perrin and wounding the other two detectives.
On December 1, 1924, the man was exonerated by the Coroner.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge 846
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Exonerated
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDet. Perren,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.
BPA Mike Casey
[email protected]
November 30, 2024
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