P.O. Jerimiah O'Connell #1977
| Name: | O'Connell, Jerimiah E. |
| Star: | 1977 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 004 District (South Chicago) |
| End of Watch: | 30-Jul-1928 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Jeremiah O'Connell, while detailed to the Detective Bureau, learned that a gunman had just robbed and murdered a citizen. Officer O'Connell began a search for the dangerous offender and located him near an alley. As Officer O'Connell attempted to place the offender under arrest, the offender resisted and shot the dedicated officer. |
