Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 4 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 12/5/1877
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Gilbert Reynolds was accidentally shot and killed while he and another officer were cleaning equipment in the Madison Street Station prior to the beginning of their shift.
The service revolver of the other officer in the room fell from his overcoat pocket and struck the floor. Upon striking the floo,r the pistol discharged and the round struck Patrolman Reynolds in the abdomen.
A doctor was summoned to the police station and attended to Patrolman Reynolds until he succumbed to the wound 4 hours later.
Patrolman Reynolds had served with the Chicago Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
