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Patrolman Andrew Gartley | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Andrew Gartley

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 1914

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 4133

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: May 30, 1914
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Andrew Gartley, while on patrol, observed a disturbance in a tavern. Several patrols were engaged in a fight. As Officer Gartley attempted to break up the fight, five of the combatants suddenly turned on him. Officer Gartley sustained serious injuries in the struggle and died as a result of his injuries two days later.


Three suspects were held by the coroner June 1, 1914, however all three were acquitted on October 28, 1914.

Patrolman Gartley had served with 41st Precinct.