Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, April 27, 1910
Add to My HeroesPatrick Melia
Patrolman Patrick Melia was shot and killled during a burglary of a rail yard.
Officer Melia was patrolling a railroad yard in the early morning hours when he encountered offenders stealing merchandise from train cars. One of the assailants raised a sawed-off, double-barreled shotgun from under his coat and fired, striking Officer Melia. Officer Melia died at the scene.
Officer Melia's murderer committed suicide in a cell at the stockyards station. He did confess to firing a volley of buckshot into the heart of Officer Melia.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge 2243
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed Suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrick was my granduncle also (I see below my 1st cousin, Kathleen Margaret Rooney's entry below 2015).
The full story is heartbreaking. I always hoped to visit Chicago someday since hearing of this story. Often in our thoughts and prayers. August 07, 2021
Paul Coady - Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
Great Nephew
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