Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, April 27, 1910
Patrick Melia
Patrolman Patrick Melia was shot and killled during a burglary of a rail yard.
Officer Melia was patrolling a railroad yard in the early morning hours when he encountered offenders stealing merchandise from train cars. One of the assailants raised a sawed-off, double-barreled shotgun from under his coat and fired, striking Officer Melia. Officer Melia died at the scene.
Officer Melia's murderer committed suicide in a cell at the stockyards station. He did confess to firing a volley of buckshot into the heart of Officer Melia.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge 2243
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed Suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Melia's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-30-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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April 30, 2018
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