Patrolman Joseph M. Fitzpatrick, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

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Patrolman

Joseph M. Fitzpatrick

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, October 25, 1930

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/25/1930

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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As Officer Joseph Fitzpatrick exited his automobile; he was accosted by five armed men. Officer Fitzpatrick resisted and attempted to arrest the offenders. A gun battle took place and Officer Fitzpatrick was mortally wounded.

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Your actions that night carried on the rich tradition of the CPD. Please know that although it has been 80 years we will not forget our own.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
October 23, 2010

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Joseph M. Fitzpatrick

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