Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, January 14, 1937
Add to My HeroesArthur J. Sullivan
Patrolman Arthur J. Sullivan was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect while off duty.
He had been informed by a citizen that he had just been robbed. As Patrolman Sullivan confronted the suspect at the Kedzie Avenue Station of Douglas Park "L" branch near 20th Street, the man pulled out a revolver and fired. Patrolman Sullivan was hit by the gunfire and died as a result of his injuries.
The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Sullivan's murder and executed in the electric chair on April 16th, 1937.
Patrolman Sullivan was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3911
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Executed in 1937
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