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Patrolman Peter Mellody | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Peter Mellody

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, November 27, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.