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Patrolman John L. Conley | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

John L. Conley

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, May 31, 1929

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 31, 1929
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman John Conley and Patrolman Herbert Hagberg were shot and killed when they responded to a domestic disturbance at 2431 Thomas Street.

The assailant had just shot his wife and killed a citizen. When the officers arrived at the scene the gunman opened fire with a shotgun, killing both officers. A third officer was also wounded.

The killer fled to a nearby railroad yard where he committed suicide by jumping into the path of a train.