Bio & Incident Details
Age: 25
Tour: 3 years
Badge # 5416
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/2/1927
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Patrolman Thomas J. Healy was shot and mortally wounded during an armed robbery.
Patrolman Healy was approached by a citizen who offered to take him to a disorderly house. Officer Healy agreed, recognizing an opportunity to raid the house. Upon arrival at a secluded area, the citizen produced a revolver and announced a robbery.
Officer Healy and the gunman then exchanged shots, both were mortally wounded. Patrolman Healy was taken to a hospital where he died five days later.
Patrolman Healy served with the Chicago Police Department for 3 years. He is survived by his parents, two sisters and three brother.
