Patrolman John J. Sweeney

Patrolman John J. Sweeney | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman John J. Sweeney

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1929

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John J. Sweeney

Patrolman John J. Sweeney of the Racine Avenue Station was found dead in an alley between Noble and Ross, just off Chicago Avenue, with a bullet through the heart.

Policemen were sent to the area to investigate burglaries and heard a succession of shots. They immediately found Officer Sweeney but no suspects. The suspect was later caught and convicted. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison and died while still incarcerated in 1957.

Officer Sweeney, a WWI Army veteran, was married. He was the father of three sons and a daughter. He was a 10-year veteran of the department.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge 411
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Died in prison
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Patrolman Sweeney,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 7, 2019

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