Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, June 18, 1926
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 5347
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 18, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Patrolman Michael Madigan was shot and killed during a prohibition inspection of a soft drink parlor at 2724 South Union Avenue.
As he searched for illegal alcohol in a cupboard behind the bar, the bartender pulled out a revolver and opened fire. Patrolman Madigan's partner returned fire wounding the bartender. Patrolman Madigan was seriously wounded and died later in a hospital.
The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Patrolman Madigan was survived by his expectant wife.