Patrolman Joseph D. Driscoll
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 1, 1903

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2774

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 27, 1903
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Joseph D. Driscoll was shot and mortally wounded while investigating the murder of Officer John Quinn. When Patrolman Driscoll located the wanted offenders, an intense gunbattle erupted. Several officers, including Patrolman Driscoll, were wounded in the shootout. Patrolman Driscoll died of his wounds three days later.

The three suspects were arrested later in the day after a large posse located them. Two of the suspects were hung on April 22, 1904.

Related Line of Duty Deaths

Patrolman John Quinn Chicago Police Department, IL EOW: Sunday, November 22, 1903 Cause of Death: Gunfire