Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, July 25, 1962
Add to My HeroesJames O. Sexton
Patrolman James Sexton was performing a training exercise when a gun held by a fellow officer accidentally discharged at the department's Canine Corps School at 6500 S. County Line Road, in Hinsdale.
Another officer was handing Patrolman Sexton's revolver back to him after examining it and it discharged. Patrolman Sexton was struck in the chest and fatally wounded.
Patrolman James Sexton had served with the Chicago Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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