Chief of Police James J. Dayley

Chief of Police James J. Dayley | Spillertown Police Department, Illinois
Spillertown Police Department, Illinois
Chief of Police James J. Dayley

Spillertown Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, December 1, 1906

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James J. Dayley

Chief of Police James Dayley was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call involving several drunk subjects.

One of the men shot Chief Dayley in the back, killing him. The man was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to prison.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Convicted of murder
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Chief Dayley's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 12-3-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police

December 3, 2017

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