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Patrolman John J. Dempsey | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

John J. Dempsey

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, July 14, 1894

Biographical Info

Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: July 13, 1894
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Dempsey succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a Grand Trunk Railroad train.

When the collision occurred, he was guarding the railroad crossing at the intersection of 26th Street and Stewart Avenue. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died the following day.

Patrolman Dempsey was assigned to the Seventh Precinct. He was survived by his wife.