Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, August 24, 1917
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3014
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 23, 1917
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Executed in 1918
Officer Joseph Tiernan was shot and killed during a burglary investigation.
While walking his beat, Officer Tiernan observed suspicious activity behind a dry goods store. As Officer Tiernan investigated, he noticed two burglars breaking into the basement of the store. As Officer Tiernan place them under arrest, one of the offenders drew a revolver and began firing. Officer Tiernan was shot three times during the altercation. Officer Tiernan was transported to the hospital where he died the next day.
Officer Tiernan's killer was convicted of his murder and hanged on February 15, 1918.