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Patrolman William Gallagher | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

William Gallagher

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, September 26, 1929

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1162

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 26, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman William Gallagher and Patrolman Jesse Hults were shot and killed while investigating a kidnapping.

During the course of their investigation, the officers went to an apartment at 4139 South Park Way (modern-day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) on the city's south side. Several members of a cult who were inside opened fire, killing Patrolman Gallagher and fatally wounding Patrolman Hults.

The gunman who shot Patrolman Hults was shot and killed by another officer at the scene. Five other suspects were taken into custody.

Patrolman William Gallagher is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.