Patrolman Michael Duffy, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Michael Duffy

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, November 30, 1919

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Michael Duffy

Patrolman Michael Duffy responded to a call of an intoxicated patron displaying a pistol inside a drinking establishment.

Upon arrival, Patrolman Duffy confronted the gunman and attempted to place him under arrest. The gunman fired one shot at the officer, killing him.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled in May of 1950. Eight months later he was returned to Joliet Penitentiary after being arrested in Denver, Colorado, for robbing a grocery store.

Patrolman Duffy was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge 141

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Duffy,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 30, 2019