Login | About Us | Contact Us | Search Connect With ODMP Facebook Twitter
ODMP Remembers...

Detective Sergeant James L. Hosna | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective Sergeant

James L. Hosna

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, February 6, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # 324

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/5/1919

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

· Leave a Reflection
· Add to My Heroes
· Update this memorial

Share this memorial:
Email to a Friend

Detective Sergeant James L. Hosna was shot and killed during an armed robbery investigation.

Detective Hosna observed the wanted armed robber enter a drinking establishment and confronted him. The gunman fired three shots before Detective Hosna had time to draw his revolver.

Detective Sergeant Hosna sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the hospital the next day.

Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial

View all 8 Reflections

Most Recent Reflection

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Hosna. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11166
April 30, 2012

 

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now:

(will show below Reflection)
(will show below Reflection)
(e-mail remains private)
Remember my rank, agency and email address
I have read and agree to the Reflections Terms of Use
 
All 2012 Deaths