Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, May 1, 1905
Add to My HeroesRichard F. Cummings
Sergeant Richard Cummings or the 42nd Precinct was run over while guarding wagons of Montgomery and Ward Company, on Washington Street, near Dearbonr. Sergeant Cummings commanded a large group of officers assigned to an area experiencing serious labor problems. Verbal conflict flared between striker breakers and strike sympathizers. A horse-drawn wagon driver disobeyed police orders and attempted to force his vehicle into a heavily congested area. The side of the wagon struck Sergeant Cummings, throwing him to the ground. The sergeant died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Sergeant Cummings died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. The horse driver was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury May 10.
He was acquitted by jury in Judge Kavanagh's court, Oct. 23, 1906.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 101
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsSergeant Cummings's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-12-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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