Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey

Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Edward C. J. Hennessey

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, October 16, 1908

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Edward C. J. Hennessey

Patrolman Edward Hennessey was killed when he came into contact with a live wire while trying to relight a street light at the intersection of Rockwell Street (Present day North Western Avenue) and Fulton Street.

Patrolman Hennessey served with the Chicago Police Department for eight and a half years and was attached to the Warren Avenue station. He was survived by his mother.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 8 years, 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Electrocuted

electrocuted, foot patrol

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