Patrolman Bartholomew Cavanaugh

Patrolman Bartholomew Cavanaugh | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Bartholomew Cavanaugh

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, December 15, 1898

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Bartholomew Cavanaugh

Patrolman Bartholomew Cavanaugh died after falling down a staircase in an areaway behind a building at the corner of 22nd Street (current day Cernak Road) and Indiana Avenue in Chicago.

He was investigating a possible burglary when he fell and broke his neck. He was found a short time later by two other police officers but died before he could be taken to a hospital.

Patrolman Cavanaugh had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years and was assigned to the Cottage Grove Avenue Station. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall

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Patrolman Cavanaugh,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

R.I.P.
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