Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, August 7, 1927
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 5416
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 3, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Thomas J. Healy was shot and mortally wounded during an armed robbery.
Patrolman Healy was approached by a citizen who offered to take him to a disorderly house. Patrolman Healy agreed, recognizing an opportunity to raid the house. The man led him to an apartment building at 71 E 42nd Street and then announced a robbery.
Patrolman Healy and the gunman then exchanged shots and were both mortally wounded. Patrolman Healy was taken to a hospital where he died five days later.
Patrolman Healy served with the Chicago Police Department for three years. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.