Incident
Patrolman Andrew Gartley, while on patrol, observed a disturbance in a tavern. Several patrols were engaged in a fight. As Officer Gartley attempted to break up the fight, five of the combatants suddenly turned on him. Officer Gartley sustained serious injuries in the struggle and died as a result of his injuries two days later. Three suspects were held by the coroner June 1, 1914, however all three were acquitted on October 28, 1914. Patrolman Gartley had served with 41st Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Gartley served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gartley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Andrew Gartley 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. Andrew Gartley's cause is highlighted.
How Andrew Gartley Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Andrew Gartley is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Andrew Gartley was killed by person.
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