Patrolman Patrick J. McGovern

Patrolman Patrick J. McGovern

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1925

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Patrick 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

robbery, ambush

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Patrolman 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 22, 2025

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