JOHN J SWEENEY
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 1-E: 12
Department: Chicago, Illinois, P.D.
End of Watch: July 7, 1929
Cause: SHOT
Age: 37
Years of Service: 9
Description: Shot by suspect. Patrolman was walking his beat when he came upon a man exiting an alley. Not knowing the suspect had just robbed a store, Patrolman Sweeney engaged the man in conversation. The suspect pulled a weapon and shot and killed the officer.
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