| Detective Elie D. Kreigh Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department Railroad Police End of Watch: Monday, April 2, 1888 Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, April 2, 1888 Incident Location: Illinois Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Not available Detective Elie Kreigh was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, while he and his partner attempted to arrest several tramps who were riding on the No. 18 Chicago & Alton freight train. The shooting took place near the red bridge over Archer Avenue. Detective Kreigh's partner was shot and seriously wounded as well. The suspects fled the scene and it is unknown if they were ever apprehended. |