Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1975
Add to My HeroesJoseph F. Higgins
Police Officer Joseph F. Higgins suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a burglary suspect inside a vacant building at 1735 West 99th Street.
Officer Higgins had served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 9956
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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