Park Police Officer Harry Francois, Chicago Park District Police Department, Illinois

Park Police Officer Harry Francois

Chicago Park District Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, November 20, 1939

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Harry Francois

Park Police Officer Harry Francois was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest two men and a juvenile who were robbing a couple near North Avenue and Whipple Street in Humboldt Park.

All three were apprehended. The subject who shot Officer Francois was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. One year later his sentence was commuted to 199 years. He died in prison on August 6th, 1946. A second subject was sentenced to 20 years.

Officer Francois was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour Not available
Badge 629

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Died in prison

juvenile offender, robbery

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Officer Francois,
On today, the 80th 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.
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United States Border Patrol

November 20, 2019