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William A. Daly
Incident
Location: Illinois Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Offender: Not available
Detective William Daly was shot and killed while ordering tramps off a train between Joliet and Bloomington, Illinois. His body was found in an empty freight car when the train arrived in Bloomington, Illinois.
After shooting Detective Daly, the suspects stole his revolver, watch, railroad cards, and items from his pockets.
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother. His brother also served as a railroad detective for the railroad.
Survivors
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Railroad Detective Daly served with the Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Railroad Detective Daly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1923, 1 officer at Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1888, with 2.
In 1923, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 23 and 29; the middle age was 24.
William was 29. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38.
William was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
William was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department; April holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 16.7%.
July holds 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
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