Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, December 7, 1917
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2982
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 1, 1917
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Michael J. McGough was shot and killed in the process of arresting a thief.
While on patrol, Officer Mcgough apprehended a man stealing coal from a railroad yard. The thief resisted arrest and fired a revolver at Officer McGough. The wound proved fatal and Officer Mcgough died six days later.
Officer McGough was survived by his wife, daughter and son.