Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, April 4, 1927
Add to My HeroesJames Cooley
Officer James Cooley was approached by two robbery victims. Officer Cooley located the suspect who drew a gun and fired, killing Officer Cooley. The suspect was apprehended.
The 43-year-old suspect was tried for murder and acquitted after witnesses to the murder were discredited at his trial.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge 792
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
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