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Thomas E. Tighe
- Mar. 11, 1911 -
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| Resided: |
IL, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Mar. 11, 1911 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
| | Agency |
| 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: | 2700 |
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
IL
USA
Sat. Mar. 11, 1911
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| Summary: |
Officher Thomas E. Tighe of the 24th Precinct was fatally shot at 2:35 a.m. while making an arrest at Hastings and Leavitt Streets.
While on patrol, Officer Tighe located a known offender. While making the arrest, Officer Tighe was attacked by a group of the offender's friends. During the struggle, a gunshot was fired, striking Officer Tighe and resulting from a critical wound. One month later, Officer Tighe died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
On July 15, 1911, Patrolman Tighe's killer was sentenced to 30 years in the Joliet Penitentiary.
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