Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, November 27, 1924
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 27, 1924
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: No charges filed
Patrolman Peter Mellody was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of a burglar alarm coming from a building at 35th Street and Vernon Avenue.
Patrolman Mellody, who was returning home after his shift, entered the building and encountered a private watchman. The two mistook each other for a burglar and Patrolman Mellody struck the watchman with his club. The watchman then fired two shots, fatally wounding Patrolman Mellody.
The watchman was cleared of all charges in connection with Patrolman Mellody's death.
Patrolman Mellody had served with the Chicago Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and son.