Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Sunday, July 1, 1923
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 1, 1923
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Detective William Daly was shot and killed while ordering tramps off a train between Joliet and Bloomington, Illinois. His body was found in an empty freight car when the train arrived in Bloomington, Illinois.
After shooting Detective Daly, the suspects stole his revolver, watch, railroad cards, and items from his pockets.
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother. His brother also served as a railroad detective for the railroad.