Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, September 13, 1976
Add to My HeroesPatrick J. Crowley
Police Officer Patrick J. Crowley was shot and killed when he and other officers conducted a narcotics raid at a residence at 6243 South Aberdeen Street.
As Officer Crowley reached the porch and announced that he was a police officer, an armed assailant fired and mortally wounded Officer Crowley.
The 27-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 500 to 1,000 years in prison.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3614
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 1000 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsI never met Officer Crowley. I was almost 4 months old on the night he was killed. I grew up hearing about him though. My dad was one of his partners that night. From what I was told, Mr. Crowley had told my dad he would take the lead on entry rather than my dad or Mr. Duignan. By doing that I got to grow up with a father but my dad lost a partner. It was a tragic night for all officers involved.
Rest easy, Officer Crowley and thank you for your service.
Heather Wood
Daughter of retired CPD Officer James P. McKeon, Jr.
September 10, 2021
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