P.O. Thomas J. Costello #5331
| Name: | Costello, Thomas J. |
| Star: | 5331 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | Unknown |
| End of Watch: | 21-Nov-1949 |
| Incident Details: |
Patrolman Thomas Costello was killed in an automobile accident while transporting a heart attack victim to the hospital in a police ambulance. The vehicle collided with a truck at the triple intersection of 71st Street, Cottage Grove Avenue, and South Chicago Avenue. Patrolman Costello had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife. |
