Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, September 6, 1892
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
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