Patrolman Edward M. O'Donnell, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Edward M. O'Donnell

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, June 9, 1931

Edward M. O'Donnell

Officer Edward O'Donnell was shot and killed as he attempted to place an armed robber under arrest.

Officer O'Donnell was providing security to a businesswoman transporting cash and checks from a bakery to a bank. While enroute, they were accosted by two armed robbers. When Officer O'Donnell attempted to arrest one offender, the second fired a fatal shot.

Both suspects were apprehended minutes later by a civilian. Both were convicted of Offficer O'Donnell's murder and sentenced to 145 years in prison.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge 3363

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 145 years

Most Recent Reflection

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Patrolman O'Donnell,
On today, the 86th 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.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 9, 2017