Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, January 5, 1899
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1533
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 5, 1899
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary
Officer Edward Wallner was fatally shot at 21st and Lincoln Streets while chasing five young men, whom he caught in the act of robbing a dry goods store. All five suspects were apprehended.
One of the suspects was convicted of Officer Wallner's murder and sentenced to life in Joliet Penitentiary on June 24, 1899. Two were sentenced to 25 years, and one was sentenced to 14 years. The 5th suspect was acquitted.