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Patrolman George W. Thompson | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

George W. Thompson

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, November 14, 1925

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 14, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman George W. Thompson was shot and killed on 30th Street, between Dearborn Street and Federal Street, after he and his partner stopped two suspicious men at about 11:00 pm.

One of the suspects drew a revolver and fatally wounded Patrolman Thompson. Patrolman Thompson's killer was shot and fatally wounded by another officer. The second subject was arrested but was acquitted.