Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1925
Add to My HeroesPatrick J. McGovern
Patrolman Patrick McGovern was shot and killed when armed robbers ambushed him at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Ainslie Street.
He was assigned to escort a Pantheon Theater employee carrying cash receipts to a bank and was unaware that three armed offenders waited in a nearby parked automobile. As Patrolman McGovern and the citizen passed by, the offenders jumped from the car and opened fire. Patrolman McGovern was shot several times and died a short time later.
No suspects were ever found guilty.
Patrolman McGovern had served with the Chicago Police Department for over six years. He was survived by his parents, a brother who also served with the Chicago Police Department, and five sisters. Another brother was a fireman with the Chicago Fire Department and was killed in the line of duty fighting a fire on Canal Street.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 6 years, 2 months
- Badge 4336
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsPatrolman McGovern,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 22, 2025
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