Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, February 6, 1919
James L. Hosna
Detective Sergeant James L. Hosna was shot and killed during an armed robbery investigation in the 1400 block of South Halsted Avenue.
Sergeant Hosna observed the wanted armed robber enter a drinking establishment and confronted him. The gunman fired three shots before Sergeant Hosna had time to draw his revolver.
He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the hospital the next day.
Sergeant Hosna had served with the Chicago Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 324
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 5, 1919
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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