Patrolman John J. McGonigal, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman John J. McGonigal

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, November 19, 1923

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John J. McGonigal

Patrolman John McGonigal was killed when six barrels of grain alcohol exploded in the Warren Street Station at 526 Warren Avenue.

The alcohol had been confiscated during a raid and was being stored in the station house as evidence.

It is believed the alcohol was ignited by a spark from Patrolman McGonigal's pipe as he walked past it.

Patrolman McGonigal served with the Chicago Police Department for 35 years and was assigned to the 20th District. He was survived by his wife and predeceased by an adult son.

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Age 65
Tour 35 years
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Cause Explosion

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Patrolman McGonigal,
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.

R.I.P.
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November 19, 2023