Chief of Detectives Patrick Gill, East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois

Chief of Detectives Patrick Gill

East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, September 6, 1908

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Patrick Gill

Detective Patrick Gill was shot and killed as he and another officer responded to a residential burglary call on the 1100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.

The suspects had burglarized several homes in the area. Neighbors who observed the men leave one home and enter another called police.

Upon arrival at the scene the officers exchanged shots with the suspects. Detective Gill was fatally wounded and the other officer was seriously wounded, but recovered.

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Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, September 3, 1908
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

burglary

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No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice and may you always rest in peace knowing that your fellow law enforcement will always remember and thank you.

Sgt. Payne, congratulations on a safe retirement and God Bless you and your family.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 6, 2020