William F. Penney.
Patrolman William Penney was fatally shot outside of a tavern at 722 S. Halsted Street as he conducted an investigation. While conducting an investigation, Officer Penney was attacked by a group of men. The offenders fled after the attack. When Patrolman Penney returned later to search for his attackers, he was fatally shot by one of the tavern owners with a shotgun. Another man with Officer Penney was also killed. The suspect was never captured. Patrolman Penney was a United States Army WWI veteran and served with the Chicago Police Department for over 12 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, and a daughter. His second daughter was born three months after his death.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Penney gave the Chicago Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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