Patrolman Patrick Fogarty, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Patrick Fogarty

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, July 2, 1911

Patrick Fogarty

Patrolman Patrick Fogarty of the 10th Precinct was shot dead, at 2:15 a.m., in front of 748 Pearce Street.

Patrolman Fogarty was off-duty when attacked by a man on the street. During the struggle, the attacker gained control of the officer’s weapon when the gun discharged, striking and killing him.

Patrolman Fogarty's killer was arrested and on January 13, 1912 he was sentenced to the Joliet Penitentiary.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge 1352

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015