Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 20, 1933
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 174
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 1, 1933
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Bat
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Patrolman Oscar Brosseau was assigned to preserve order around a bakery at 1240 S. Kedzie Avenue where a labor demonstration was being held on June 1st, 1933.
He was attacked by demonstrators and severely beaten with a baseball bat. He died as a result of his injuries on his eighth wedding anniversary. No arrests were ever made.
Patrolman Brosseau was survived by his wife, mother, sister, and two brothers. One of his brothers also served with the Chicago Police Department.