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Patrolman Edward J. Carney | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Edward J. Carney

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, December 8, 1893

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 83

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1893
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Edward Carney was shot and killed after he and another officer arrested two suspicious men on 39th Street and Langley Avenue.

Because the men became confrontational, they were placed under arrest. One of the men drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Carney.

Patrolman Carney died during surgery.