Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: 2 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Stabbed
Incident Date: 10/19/1867
Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman McChesney was stabbed and killed as he attempted to arrest a intoxicated prostitute that was insulting pedestrians. When Patrolman Mcchesney placed his hand on the suspect, she turned quickly and stabbed Patrolman McChesney in the neck with a three bladed knife. Patrolman McChesney fell to the ground, but was able give the alarm rap, calling several Patrolman to the scene.
The first Patrolman to arrive arrested the suspect after a struggle in which she attempted to stab him. Two other responding Patrolman carried Patrolman McChesney to the hospital where he died.
Patrolman McChesney had been with the agency for just two months and seven days. He was survived by his wife.
