Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, January 1, 1924
Add to My HeroesDennis J. Whalen
Patrolman Dennis Whalen was shot and killed while questioning two men in a pawn shop at 1519 East 18th Street.
The men had entered and attempted to pawn a watch but refused the amount offered. Patrolman Whalen, who was in the store, asked to see the watch. A struggle ensued and one of the men shot him.
He was taken to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Patrolman Whalen had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 34 years and had been reappointed as a patrolman after retiring as a captain. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 34 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, December 31, 1923
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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