Patrolman William F. Penney, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman William F. Penney

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1934

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William F. Penney

Patrolman William Penney was fatally shot outside of a tavern at 722 S. Halsted Street as he conducted an investigation.

While conducting an investigation, Officer Penney was attacked by a group of men. The offenders fled after the attack. When Patrolman Penney returned later to search for his attackers, he was fatally shot by one of the tavern owners with a shotgun. Another man with Officer Penney was also killed.

The suspect was never captured.

Patrolman Penney was a United States Army WWI veteran and served with the Chicago Police Department for over 12 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, and a daughter. His second daughter was born three months after his death.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 12 years, 1 month
Badge 5365
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Never apprehended

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Patrolman Penney,
On today, the 90th 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 with the U.S. Army during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 24, 2024