Patrolman Patrick Melia

Patrolman Patrick Melia | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Patrick Melia

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, April 27, 1910

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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
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Patrolman Melia,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

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April 27, 2020

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