Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, October 4, 1878
Add to My HeroesAlbert Race
Officer Albert Race was shot and killed in front of Frieberg's Pawnshop, located at 494 State Street.
Officer Race observed a horse-drawn wagon filled with expensive merchandise. Two suspicious men sat in the wagon. When Officer Race approached the men in order to question them, one of the men produced a revolver and fired one shot. Officer Race was struck and died shortly afterward.
His killer was arrested and sentenced to death by hanging. A new trial was granted and the offender was acquitted.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 7
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Race,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.
R.I.P.
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