Patrolman Lawrence Sullivan, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Lawrence Sullivan

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, April 14, 1925

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Lawrence Sullivan

Patrolman Lawrence Sullivan was shot and killed while questioning a suspicious subject at 116th Street and Indiana Avenue.

During his patrol, Patrolman Sullivan observed a suspicious man on the street. As Patrolman Sullivan stopped him for questioning, the offender produced a revolver and shot him several times. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Patrolman Sullivan was rushed to the hospital, where he died of his injuries the following day.

Patrolman Sullivan had served with the 9th district.

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Age 25
Tour Not available
Badge 5225

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, April 13, 1925
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person

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Patrolman Sullivan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 14, 2025