Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, November 4, 1917
Add to My HeroesJoseph A. O'Connor
Officer Joseph O'Connor was shot and mortally wounded by a man he reprimanded for making insulting remarks to a woman he was walking with. Officer O'Connor managed to return fire mortally wounding the suspect. Both died in a hospital that night.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3704
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer O'Connor's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 6-29-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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June 29, 2018
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