Roll of Honor
William A. Daly
Incident
Location: Illinois Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Offender: Not available
Detective William Daly was shot and killed while ordering tramps off a train between Joliet and Bloomington, Illinois. His body was found in an empty freight car when the train arrived in Bloomington, Illinois.
After shooting Detective Daly, the suspects stole his revolver, watch, railroad cards, and items from his pockets.
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother. His brother also served as a railroad detective for the railroad.
Survivors
Detective Daly was survived by his wife and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Railroad Detective Daly served with the Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Railroad Detective Daly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Railroad Detective William A. Daly 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 and Alton Railroad Police Department, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William A. Daly's cause is highlighted.
How William A. Daly Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William A. Daly is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William A. Daly was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
