Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, December 3, 1928
Add to My HeroesJames R. Mescall
Detective James Mescall succumbed to injuries sustained on April 1st, 1925, when he was thrown from a patrol car when it was struck by a Rolls Royce limousine at the intersection of 39th Street and Lake Park Avenue.
He struck his head on the pavement upon being ejected.
Detective Mescall had served with the Chicago Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 2245
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 1, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in peace Detective Mescall.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 16, 2020
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