Patrolman James J. O'Brien, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman James J. O'Brien

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, September 16, 1928

James J. O'Brien

Patrolman James J. O'Brien was shot to death at 1:45 A.M. at the southwest corner of 63rd and Halsted Streets by an auto thief who was also wounded by O'Brien's partner. Although wounded, he escaped but was captured the same day in a doctor's office in Oak Lawn where he went for medical aid.

On September 17th, 1928, he was held by the coroner to the grand jury, which indicted him for murder. The suspect was convicted of Patrolman O'Brien's murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison on January 25th, 1929.

Patrolman O'Brien had served with the Chicago Police Department for six years and was assigned to the 15th District. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 6 years
Badge 1544

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, September 14, 1928
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Sentenced to 30 years

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Patrolman O’Brien,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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September 16, 2018