Patrolman

Andrew Gartley

Chicago Police Department — Chicago, IL
Felonious
End of Watch June 1, 1914
Badge 4133
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Gender Male

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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Type Police Department
Location Chicago, Cook County, IL
Platform Identity cpd.cook.il.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch June 1, 1914
Badge Number 4133
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Person

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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When

June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.

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His people

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

Across the years

Patrolman Andrew Gartley

Chicago Police Department · End of Watch June 1, 1914

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E

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