Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William McCann was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress call at 1134 W 111th Street. In the confusion of the burglary, the frightened citizen mistook Patrolman McCann for the perpetrator and fired a shot, fatally wounding him. Patrolman McCann had served with the Chicago Police Department for over two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, father, and siblings.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McCann gave the Chicago Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McCann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William I. McCann 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. William I. McCann's cause is highlighted.
How William I. McCann Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William I. McCann is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William I. McCann was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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