Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, August 14, 1933
Add to My HeroesJoseph P. Hastings
Patrolman Joseph Hastings was shot and killed as he interrupted an armed robbery in progress on Navy Pier.
He was conducting routine checks on various businesses on his beat when he came upon several gunmen, including one juvenile, committing an armed robbery at a welfare office. The office was being used to issue welfare payments to citizens affected by the Great Depression. The offenders opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Hastings in the encounter.
The man who shot him was convicted of murder and subsequently executed in the electric chair on October 13th, 1933.
Patrolman Hastings had served with the Chicago Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his wife, five sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years, 7 months
- Badge 6384
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrolman Hastings,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
R.I.P.
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