Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, September 18, 1919
Add to My HeroesDaniel Joseph Carton
Patrolman Daniel Carton was assigned to maintain order during a period of civil unrest. After he entered a saloon on West 43rd Street a man shot him. Patrolman Carton returned fire killing the suspect. Patrolman Carton, shot just above his heart, was transported to a hospital where he died six weeks later.
Patrolman Carton served with the Chicago Police Department for eight years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 3216
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 30, 1919
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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