Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 16, 1930
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 2 months
Badge Number: 34
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 16, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman William McCann was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress call at 1134 W 111th Street.
In the confusion of the burglary, the frightened citizen mistook Patrolman McCann for the perpetrator and fired a shot, fatally wounding him.
Patrolman McCann had served with the Chicago Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, father, and siblings.