Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, August 25, 1921
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 917
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 20, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sgt. Thomas J. Egan was fatally shot at 11:10 p.m. on August 20, 1921, dying August 25, 1921.
Sgt. Egan was stationed in front of the home of Police Superintendent Charles Fitzmorris at 1704 East 56th Street. He was approached by an armed offender who announced a robbery. In the ensuing gun battle, Sgt. Egan sustained a serious wound and died five days later.
Sergeant Egan was able to shoot his assailant who died the following day.
Sergeant Egan was assigned to the 5th Precinct and had just been promoted just prior to his death.