Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, August 3, 1881
Patrick M. O'Brien
Officer Patrick O'Brien was shot and mortally wounded and another officer was seriously wounded as they assisted in the arrest of a man who shot at a citizen. The shooter barricaded himself inside his home at 42 Rebecca Street. After Officer O'Brien demanded entry, the assailant opened fire with a revolver through a crack in the door, wounding both officers. Officer O'Brien died two days later. Other officers returned fire seriously wounding the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, August 1, 1881
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer O'Brien's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-9-18 to remember and honor him.
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