Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, December 21, 1898
Add to My HeroesDennis E. Riley
Detective Dennis Riley was shot and killed after intervening in a barroom dispute across from his agency's headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
After breaking up the dispute he was followed out of the saloon and confronted at gunpoint at the intersection of Kinzie Street and Wells Street. Detective Riley did not have a chance to draw his own weapon and was shot twice. The suspect stayed on the scene after the shooting claiming he shot Detective Riley in self-defense. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Detective Riley had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Illinois
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDet. Riley,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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