John J. Prendergast

Time

In 1914, 6 officers at Chicago Police Department were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 123 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 13.

In 1914, 9 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.

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.

In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

When

August holds 10.1% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.1%.

August holds 9.4% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.

August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 1.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.7% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.

His people

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