Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, April 11, 1928
Jesse Sneed
Patrolman Jessie Sneed died from a gunshot wound received at 12:45 a.m. on April 7, 1928 at the northwest corner of 31st Street and Vernon Avenue where he stopped two young men for questioning. One of them drew a revolver and shot Officer Sneed.
On September 28, 1928 one was acquitted. On November 26, 1928, the shooter was sentenced to life in Joliet Penitentiary.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, April 7, 1928
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender 1 sentenced to life; 1 acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Patrolman Sneed. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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