Patrolman William I. McCann

Patrolman William I. McCann | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman William I. McCann

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, September 16, 1930

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William I. McCann

Officer William McCann was shot and killed while to a burglary in progress call. In the confusion of the burglary, the frightened citizen mistook Officer McCann for the perpetrator and fired a shot, fatally wounding the investigating officer.

Officer McCann was survived by his wife, two sons, father, and siblings.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 34

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 16, 2020

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