Patrolman James F. Looney, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman James F. Looney

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, May 1, 1918

James F. Looney

Officer James Looney succumbed to wounds received two weeks earlier during an armed robbery.

Officer Looney observed two men enter a lounge on West 22nd Street. Patrolman Looney, who was leaving the saloon, was shot when he attempted to pull his revolver and stop the robbery. The gunshot wound turned gangrenes, causing his death.

Officer Looney was assigned to the 15th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge 821

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, April 18, 1918
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

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Patrolman Looney,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 1, 2018