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- Aug. 13, 1917 -
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Chicago Police Dept. Patch
Resided: IL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 13, 1917
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: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 4259
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: IL   USA   Mon. Aug. 13, 1917
Summary: Sergeant J. Martin Corcoran wash shot and killed as he questioned two burglars.

Sergeant Corcoran observed two burglars waiting for a streetcar carrying a basket containing jewelry and other stolen items. When Sergeant Corcoran questioned the men, one burglar pulled out a revolver and fired. Sergeant Corcoran was fatally wounded in the exchange.

Sergeant Corcoran's killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

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