Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Edgar J. Bronson was shot and killed at a cab stand located at 4021 W. 16th Street. Patrolman Bronson attempted to intercede in a gambling dispute. As Officer Bronson entered the garage and identified himself, one of the assailants produced a revolver and fired three shots. Officer Bronson succumbed to his injuries. Officer Bronson's killer was arrested and charged with his murder. The criminal court judge found him innocent of all charges. Officer Bronson had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years and was assigned to the Filmore Police District.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bronson gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bronson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Edgar J. Bronson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edgar J. Bronson's cause is highlighted.
How Edgar J. Bronson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edgar J. Bronson is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edgar J. Bronson was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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