Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, March 11, 1911
Add to My HeroesThomas E. Tighe
Officher Thomas E. Tighe of the 24th Precinct was fatally shot at 2:35 a.m. while making an arrest at Hastings and Leavitt Streets.
While on patrol, Officer Tighe located a known offender. While making the arrest, Officer Tighe was attacked by a group of the offender's friends. During the struggle, a gunshot was fired, striking Officer Tighe and resulting from a critical wound. One month later, Officer Tighe died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
On July 15, 1911, Patrolman Tighe's killer was sentenced to 30 years in the Joliet Penitentiary.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 2700
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, February 10, 1911
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender 30 year sentence in Joliet Penitentiary
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View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Tighe's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-1-18 to remember and honor him.
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