Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, July 14, 1894
John J. Dempsey
Patrolman John Dempsey succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a Grand Trunk Railroad train.
When the collision occurred, he was guarding the railroad crossing at the intersection of 26th Street and Stewart Avenue. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died the following day.
Patrolman Dempsey was assigned to the Seventh Precinct. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Incident Date Friday, July 13, 1894
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View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Dempsey's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-24-18 to remember and honor him.
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