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William E. Hennessy
- Aug. 23, 1920 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Aug. 23, 1920 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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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: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2461 |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Mon. Aug. 23, 1920
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Summary: |
Officer William Hennessy and his partner were assigned to check on the conduct of patrons in a nightclub. When they arrived, an altercation ensued in which Officer Hennessy's partner was attacked by an offender. When Officer Hennessy rushed to his partner's aid, the offender began to fire a gun. Both Officer Hennessy and his partner, Officer James Mulcahy were fatally wounded.
Two men were arrested and held by the coroner. Both men were indicted in August, 1920; On October 20, 1921, both were acquitted.
One of the suspects died in a horse riding accident in 1923 and the other suspect died in 1939.
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Source: |
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Related: |
James A. Mulcahy
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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