Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, September 7, 1892
Add to My HeroesHenry L. McDowell
Patrolmen Henry McDowell and John Powell were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Garfield Park on Lexington Street near Independence Boulevard.
The killer was also shot and killed.
Patrolman McDowell served with the Chicago Police Department for ten months and succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 10 months
- Badge 1609
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, September 6, 1892
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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