Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, October 3, 1889
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 763
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 3, 1889
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Released in 1890
Officer James McDowell responded to a tavern to assist a citizen at 43rd Street and State Street. After talking to the citizen, he suddenly pulled a revolver and shot Officer McDowell. Though wounded, Officer McDowell was able to assist in subduing his assailaint. The wound suffered by Officer McDowell proved to be fatal.
The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years. He was released in less than a year.
Officer McDowell served with the Chicago Police Department for 14 years.