Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, January 20, 1922
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 493
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 20, 1922
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Charles Paldina was shot and killed while making an arrest.
He entered a drinking establishment at 901 South Desplaines Street to apprehend a wanted felon. As he made the arrest, the offender produced a revolver and began firing in his attempt to flee. Patrolman Paldina was seriously wounded but continued to pursue the gunman and emptied his revolver. The suspect was found nearby with five bullet wounds in his back.
Patrolman Paldina and the suspect succumbed to their injuries while en route to the hospital.
Patrolman Paldina had served with the Chicago Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and four children.