Police Officer Joseph F. Higgins, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Joseph F. Higgins

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1975

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Joseph F. Higgins

Police Officer Joseph F. Higgins suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a burglary suspect inside a vacant building at 1735 West 99th Street.

Officer Higgins had served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 years and was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 18 years
Badge 9956

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

burglary

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Officer Higgins,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 23, 2025