Patrolman James J. Casey, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman James J. Casey

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, July 1, 1931

James J. Casey

Patrolman James Casey arrested an offender who displayed a gun to two citizens during a quarrel. The officer confiscated the weapon and transported the prisoner to the station. While enroute, the offender drew a second weapon and shot Patrolman Casey. Patrolman Casey sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died the next day.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Casey's murder. He was paroled in 1960.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1960

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015