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Michael W. O'Brien

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 22

Tour: 11 months

Badge # 389

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/11/1885

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: committed suicide

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Officer Michael O'Brien was shot and killed by a shoemaker at 195 West Adams Street. Officer O'Brien heard gunfire coming from his shop and proceeded inside to investigate. He discovered the distraught shoemaker fireing his pistol at the floor. Upon seeing the officer, he placed the gun against the officer's chest and fired killing Officer O'Brien instantly. The shoemaker then shot and killed himself.

Officer Michael O'Brien served the agency for 11 months; he was survived by his fiancée.

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