Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, June 18, 1926
Add to My HeroesMichael A. Madigan
Officer Michael Madigan was shot and killed during an inspection of a soft drink parlor.
Officer Madigan was conducting a liquor inspection inside a soft drink parlor during the days of Prohibition. As Officer Madigan searched for illegal alcohol in a cupboard behind the bar, the bartender pulled out a revolver and fired. Officer Madigan's partner returned fire wounding the bartender. Officer Madigan was seriously wounded and died later in a hospital.
The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Officer Madigan was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 5347
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Acquitted
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