Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, May 20, 1905
Add to My HeroesPatrick E. Blackwell
Patrolman Patrick E. Blackwell succumbed to injuries sustained 10 days earlier when he was working traffic control in the rear of the Siegel, Cooper and Company Department Store located at No. 315 South Wabash Avenue (present day 438 South Wabash Avenue).
While signaling a wagon to pass, the officer fell backwards into an open freight elevator shaft that was used to allow local businesses to accept deliveries.
Patrolman Blackwell was transported to the hospital where he died ten days later.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 1235
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 10, 1905
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Blackwell's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-12-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)
April 12, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jonathan Diller
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: March 25, 2024
Patrolman Justin Hare
New Mexico State Police, NM
EOW: March 15, 2024
Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: March 10, 2024
Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: March 8, 2024
Trooper Christopher M. Gadd
Washington State Patrol, WA
EOW: March 2, 2024
Officer Cody Allen
Independence Police Department, MO
EOW: February 29, 2024
Police Officer Wisbens Antoine
Knoxville Police Department, TN
EOW: February 25, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: February 21, 2024
Trooper First Class Chase Winston Redner
Georgia State Patrol, GA
EOW: February 20, 2024