Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1934
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Penney
Patrolman William Penney was fatally shot inside of a tavern at 722 S. Halsted Street as he conducted an investigation.
While conducting an investigation, Officer Penney was attacked by a group of men. The offenders fled after the attack. When Patrolman Penney returned later to search for his attackers, he was fatally shot by the tavern owner with a shotgun.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge 5365
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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