Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, August 25, 1928
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: August 25, 1928
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Luke Howe was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Dorchester Avenue and 50th Street as he and another officer escorted a burglary suspect back to police headquarters for questioning.
The collision caused their patrol car to overturn, killing Patrolman Howe and injuring his partner.
Patrolman Howe had served with the Chicago Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.