Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1925
Add to My HeroesPatrick J. McGovern
Officer Patrick McGovern was shot and killed when he was ambushed by armed robbers.
Officer McGovern was assigned to escort a theater employee carrying cash receipts to a bank. Officer McGovern was unaware that three armed offenders waited in a nearby parked automobile. As Officer McGovern and the citizen passed by, the offenders jumped from the car and opened fire. The brave officer died soon after of multiple gunshot wounds.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 4336
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer McGovern's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 12-30-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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December 30, 2018
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