Patrolman Jerome M. McCauley, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Jerome M. McCauley

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, May 29, 1936

Jerome M. McCauley

Officer Jerome McCauley was shot and killed during a high speed chase in pursuit of five men who had robbed a produce company. One of the suspects broke out the back glass of their car and shot Officer McCauley through the head with a rifle. Officer McCauley's partner was driving.

Two of the suspects were convicted of Officer McCauley's murder and executed in the electric chair on October 21, 1936.

Bio

Age 33
Tour Not available
Badge 6700

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Executed in 1936

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

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