Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, July 16, 1914
Stanley J. Birns
Detective Sergeant Stanley Birns was assigned to lead a team of officers on a raid on a vice district.
At the same time, a group of city inspectors were in the area. The two groups met and in the chaos, shots were fired. Sergeant Birns suffered a fatal gunshot wound fired by a fellow officer during the confusion. No charges were filed.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge 322
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Detective Sergeant Birns. Your valor and dedication was appreciated.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 16, 2017
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