Patrolman Thomas E. Tighe
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, March 11, 1911

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2700

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 10, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: 30 year sentence in Joliet Penitentiary

Officher Thomas E. Tighe of the 24th Precinct was fatally shot at 2:35 a.m. while making an arrest at Hastings and Leavitt Streets.

While on patrol, Officer Tighe located a known offender. While making the arrest, Officer Tighe was attacked by a group of the offender's friends. During the struggle, a gunshot was fired, striking Officer Tighe and resulting from a critical wound. One month later, Officer Tighe died as a result of the injuries he sustained.

On July 15, 1911, Patrolman Tighe's killer was sentenced to 30 years in the Joliet Penitentiary.