Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, April 3, 1931
Add to My HeroesPatrick J. Costello
Sergeant Patrick Costello died as a result of a skull fracture he sustained earlier in the day after completing a traffic assignment.
Sergeant Costello had just left the intersection of Van Buren Street and LaSalle Street and attempted to jump on a streetcar. He lost his grip and fell to the pavement, suffering a skull fracture.
He was transported to Alexian Brothers Hospital where he died from his injury.
Sergeant Costello was survived by his wife, parents, brothers, and sisters.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge 4433
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Sergeant Costello. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 27, 2012
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