Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, November 21, 1949
Add to My HeroesThomas J. Costello
Patrolman Thomas Costello was killed in an automobile crash while transporting a heart attack victim to the hospital in a police ambulance.
The vehicle collided with a truck at the triple intersection of 71st Street, Cottage Grove Avenue, and South Chicago Avenue.
Patrolman Costello had served with the Chicago Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 5331
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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