Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Illinois
Incident Date: 7/1/1923
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Detective William Daly was shot and killed while ordering tramps off a train between Joliet and Bloomington, Illinois. His body was found in an empty freight car when the train arrived in Bloomington, Illinois.
After shooting Detective Daly, the suspects stole his revolver, watch, railroad cards, and items from his pockets.
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother. His brother also served as a railroad detective for the railroad.
