Sergeant Harry J. Crowley, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Sergeant Harry J. Crowley

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1924

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Harry J. Crowley

Sergeant Harry Crowley was shot and killed in the rear room of a soft drink parlor at 539 W Polk Street at about 10:59 pm.

Sergeant Crowley was shot as he was seated at a table by one of the two men who attempted to rob the establishment Despite being wounded he was able to return fire and killed one of the men.

The other subject was arrested on December 17, 1924, in Rockford, Illinois. He was returned to Chicago on December 18, 1924, and held without bail. He was convicted of Sergeant Crowley's murder on February 9, 1925, and was sentenced to life in prison. He was granted a new trial and acquitted on June 6, 1925.

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Age 38
Tour Not available
Badge 160

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender 1 shot and killed; 1 acquitted

off duty, robbery

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Sgt. Crowley,
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)

November 8, 2024