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

Patrolman

John J. McGonigal

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Monday, November 19, 1923

Biographical Info

Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 35 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Explosion
Date of Incident: November 19, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John McGonigal was killed when six barrels of grain alcohol exploded in the Warren Street Station at 526 Warren Avenue.

The alcohol had been confiscated during a raid and was being stored in the station house as evidence.

It is believed the alcohol was ignited by a spark from Patrolman McGonigal's pipe as he walked past it.

Patrolman McGonigal served with the Chicago Police Department for 35 years and was assigned to the 20th District. He was survived by his wife and predeceased by an adult son.