Thomas J. Egan

Time

In 1921, 5 officers at Chicago Police Department were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 123 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 13.

In 1921, 13 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.

In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

When

August holds 10.1% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.9%.

August holds 9.4% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Thursdays: 15%.

August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 44.2% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.