Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: 13 years
Badge # 874
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/9/2007
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Detective Troy Chesley was shot and killed when he took police action as a suspect attempted to rob him shortly after he got off duty.
Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Chesley was able to return fire. One robber was arrested later in the day and charged in connection with Detective Chesley's murder. He was subsequently sentenced to life without parole.
Detective Chesley had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 13 years, and was assigned to the Public Housing Unit. He was a widower and is survived by his three daughters, two sons, parents, and brother.
