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Patrolman Edward Duddles | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Edward Duddles

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, January 3, 1895

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2507

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 3, 1895
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Life sentence

Officer Edward Duddles was fatally shot by burglars at 297 Division Street when responding to the sound of screams. He discovered three men attacking a woman. Upon being discovered, one of the attackers was able to pull out a gun and shoot Officer Duddles.

The three suspects were sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary for life. One was paroled July 22, 1915.