Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, July 2, 1909
Add to My HeroesJohn Patrick Kearney, Sr.
Patrolman John P. Kearney died from injuries suffered the previous day after falling from a horse.
Patrolman Kearney was assigned to protect a wagon driver from striking union workers. The horse suddenly bolted when an automobile passed, throwing Patrolman Kearney to the ground.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 26 years, 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Thursday, July 1, 1909
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