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William F. Messenger
- Apr. 25, 1901 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Apr. 25, 1901 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Chicago Police Dept. - IL
3510 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL
60653 USA (312)744-4000 |
County: | Cook |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 71 |
On The Job: |
5 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Thu. Apr. 25, 1901
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Summary: |
Patrolman William F. Messenger was shot and killed by a man whom he had argued with earlier in the day.
The gunman entered the Harrison Street Police Station and told Patrolman Messenger to take back what he had said earlier. When Patrolman Messenger told the man to leave the station, the attacker pulled out a revolver and started shooting, striking Patrolman Messenger in the chest and side.
A second officer, James Scully, returned fire, wounding the gunman and knocking away his weapon as he attempted to commit suicide. The gunman was taken into custody and died of his wounds the following day.
Patrolman Messenger was taken to St. Luke's hospital where he died from his wounds the next day.
Patrolman Messenger was a U.S. Army veteran and had been with the Chicago Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.
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