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Patrolman William I. McCann | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

William I. McCann

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 16, 1930

Biographical Info

Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 2 months
Badge Number: 34

Incident Details

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.