Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, January 23, 1933
Maurice Marcusson
Officer Maurice Marcusson was inside a loan office when he was approached by a citizen. The complainant stated that three suspicisious men were in the corridor. Officer Marcusson approached the men, announced he was a police officer. As he began to question them, the three offenders drew revolvers and began firing. Officer Marcusson was able to return fire, but his wounds were fatal.
The suspect responsible for killing Officer Marcusson was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 199 years in prison on September 23, 1933.
Officer Marusson was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1865
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to 199 years
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