William Penney
1934
William F. Penney.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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