Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, September 5, 1887
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: 777
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 31, 1887
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Philip Robinson was shot and killed by a fleeing offender.
Officer Robinson was informed by two citizens that a man on the street had fired a gun at them. Officer Robinson observed the offender fleeing and immediately took up the pursuit. After ignoring an order to halt, the offender turned and fired three shots at the officer. Officer Robinson returned fire and continued the chase. The gunman fired a final shot, striking the officer. Officer Robinson died five days later.
Officer Rbinson served with the Chicago Police Department for 3 months.