Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1934
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Penney
Officer William Penney was fatally shot during an investigation.
While conducting an investigation, Officer Penney was attacked by a group of men. The offenders fled after the attack. When Officer Penney returned later to search for his attackers, he was fatally shot by one of the men.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 5365
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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