Detective Donald E. McCormick, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective Donald E. McCormick

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, July 14, 1950

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Donald E. McCormick

Detective Donald McCormick and Sergeant Edward Crowley were shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance at 2343 Maypole Avenue.

They had gone to the home and were met at the door by the wife. As the officers began to look around, they found the man standing in a closet in his underwear, and Sergeant Crowley instructed him to get dressed.

As he was sitting on the couch getting dressed, the offender pulled out a revolver from under the couch. The subject and the officers exchanged shots, and both Patrolman McCormick and Sergeant Edward Crowley were killed.

The man was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and executed in the electric chair on October 17th, 1952.

Patrolman McCormick was a United States Navy Reserve World War II veteran and served with the Chicago Police Department for over 24 years. He was survived by his parents and siblings.

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Age 39
Tour 24 years, 9 months
Badge 7330
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Executed in 1952

domestic

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Patrolman McCormick,
On today, the 75th 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. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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