Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Sergeant Frank Dealy observed two suspicious men while walking his beat. When Sergeant Dealy approached them, both men drew revolvers and began firing. Sergeant Dealy was struck four times. Officer Dealy was transported to the hospital by concerned citizens where he died four hours later. Two suspects were held by the coroner Nov 5, 1914 and it is reported that a Grand Jury decision for indictment for Felony Murder was presented but there is no record for the two suspects. Detective Sergeant Dealy was assigned to 32th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Sergeant Dealy served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Sergeant Dealy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Detective Sergeant Frank Dealy is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
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. Frank Dealy's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Dealy Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Dealy is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Dealy was killed by gun; unknown type.
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