Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael Madigan was shot and killed during a prohibition inspection of a soft drink parlor at 2724 South Union Avenue. As he searched for illegal alcohol in a cupboard behind the bar, the bartender pulled out a revolver and opened fire. Patrolman Madigan's partner returned fire wounding the bartender. Patrolman Madigan was seriously wounded and died later in a hospital. The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Survivors
Patrolman Madigan was survived by his expectant wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Madigan gave the Chicago Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Madigan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael A. Madigan 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. Michael A. Madigan's cause is highlighted.
How Michael A. Madigan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael A. Madigan is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael A. Madigan was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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