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Patrolman Michael A. O'Rourke | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Michael A. O'Rourke

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, October 24, 1903

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # 426

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/22/1903

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Michael O'Rourke was shot and killed during an assault investigation.

Officer O'Rourke provided an escort to a citizen who was a victim of an assault. As they walked, Officer O'Rourke noticed the offender in an alley. The officer pushed the woman into a doorway and confronted the offender. The man fired a gunshot, striking Officer O'Rourke; He succumbed to his wounds two days later.

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Rest in Peace, Patrolman O'Rourke. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 30, 2012

 

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