Patrolman Adam W. Fryer
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, August 9, 1889

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 752

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, August 9, 1889
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Patrolman Adam W. Fryer was shot to death at Harrison and Clinton by two burglars. As the assailants fled, Officer Fryer was shot and killed.

Both assailants were sentenced to the Joliet Penitentiary for life. A new trial was granted and killers were acquitted.