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. He died in prison in 2020.
Officer Crowley was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 3614
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 1000 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsI worked with Pat Crowley in Task Force. Area 2
He was a good friend and a very good police office.
RIP.
Sgt. B. Martin
CPD…friend…..rei
January 25, 2023
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