Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, October 16, 1908
Add to My HeroesEdward 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
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