Patrolman Henry L. McDowell

Patrolman Henry L. McDowell | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Henry L. McDowell

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, September 7, 1892

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Henry L. McDowell

Patrolmen Henry McDowell and John Powell were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Garfield Park on Lexington Street near Independence Boulevard.

The killer was also shot and killed.

Patrolman McDowell served with the Chicago Police Department for ten months and succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 10 months
  • Badge 1609

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, September 6, 1892
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

foot pursuit, warrant service

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Officer McDowell's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-23-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

March 23, 2018

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