Patrolman John Powell, Jr.

Patrolman John Powell, Jr. | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman John Powell, Jr.

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, September 6, 1892

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John Powell, Jr.

Patrolman John Powell and Officer Henry McDowell were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Garfield Park on Lexington Street near Independence Boulevard.

Officer Powell, while conducting a raid on an illegal racetrack, pursued a racehorse owner who was brandishing a gun while attempting to escape. He was shot twice while apprehending the assailant. The same gunman also killed a second officer, Henry McDowell.

The officers' killer was also shot and killed.

Patrolman Powell served with the Chicago Police Department for less than two years.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 1 year, 8 months
  • Badge 1168

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

warrant service, foot pursuit

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