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 accident 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 agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 5331
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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