Officer Down Memorial Page - http://www.odmp.org

Patrolman James P. Baggott | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

James P. Baggott

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Sunday, June 7, 1925

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3125

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 7, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman James P. Baggott was shot and mortally wounded during an arrest at the intersection of Western Avenue and Walnut Street.

He was approached by a citizen who identified a man with a gun on the street. As Patrolman Baggott and his partner attempted to place the subject under arrest, the man drew his weapon and fired, critically wounding both officers. Patrolman Baggott managed to return fire killing the gunman.

Patrolman Baggott died later that night.