JOSEPH BAGGOTT: 1874-1925
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, Star #3125, aged 51 years, was a 19 year, 2 month, 1 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to District 20 – Warren.
On June 7, 1925, at 3:55 a.m., Officer Baggott was on patrol when he was approached by a citizen, Arthur Medley, who had been shot at 2352 West Walnut Street. Medley ran to Officer Baggot for assistance, but before he could help, George Galloway, interrupted and shot Medley again striking him in the abdomen. Galloway then turned the gun on Officer Baggott shooting him in the chest just below his heart. As Baggott collapsed to the ground, he was able to draw his weapon and fire at Galloway. Galloway was struck four times and was killed instantly. Mr. Medley and Officer Baggott were taken to Washington Park Hospital. Baggott succumbed to his wounds at 9:40 a.m. the same day. Medley succumbed to his wounds the next day on June 13, 1925.
Officer Baggott was waked at D M Carroll chapel located at 1158 North Clark Street. His funeral mass was held in Kilbourn, Wisconsin. He was laid to rest on June 9, 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, 200-1099 Indiana Avenue, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, born March 11, 1874, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on April 6, 1906. He earned 7 Credible Mentions during his career.
Officer Baggott was a member of the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent & Welfare Association. He was survived by his siblings: Jerome, John, Margaret and Mary.
Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department homicide file, Case #8541.
Source:
https://cpdmemorial.org/fallen-officers/patrolman-joseph-p-baggott-star-3125/
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, Star #3125, aged 51 years, was a 19 year, 2 month, 1 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to District 20 – Warren.
On June 7, 1925, at 3:55 a.m., Officer Baggott was on patrol when he was approached by a citizen, Arthur Medley, who had been shot at 2352 West Walnut Street. Medley ran to Officer Baggot for assistance, but before he could help, George Galloway, interrupted and shot Medley again striking him in the abdomen. Galloway then turned the gun on Officer Baggott shooting him in the chest just below his heart. As Baggott collapsed to the ground, he was able to draw his weapon and fire at Galloway. Galloway was struck four times and was killed instantly. Mr. Medley and Officer Baggott were taken to Washington Park Hospital. Baggott succumbed to his wounds at 9:40 a.m. the same day. Medley succumbed to his wounds the next day on June 13, 1925.
Officer Baggott was waked at D M Carroll chapel located at 1158 North Clark Street. His funeral mass was held in Kilbourn, Wisconsin. He was laid to rest on June 9, 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, 200-1099 Indiana Avenue, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, born March 11, 1874, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on April 6, 1906. He earned 7 Credible Mentions during his career.
Officer Baggott was a member of the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent & Welfare Association. He was survived by his siblings: Jerome, John, Margaret and Mary.
Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department homicide file, Case #8541.
Source:
https://cpdmemorial.org/fallen-officers/patrolman-joseph-p-baggott-star-3125/
JOSEPH BAGGOTT: 1874-1925
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, Star #3125, aged 51 years, was a 19 year, 2 month, 1 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to District 20 – Warren.
On June 7, 1925, at 3:55 a.m., Officer Baggott was on patrol when he was approached by a citizen, Arthur Medley, who had been shot at 2352 West Walnut Street. Medley ran to Officer Baggot for assistance, but before he could help, George Galloway, interrupted and shot Medley again striking him in the abdomen. Galloway then turned the gun on Officer Baggott shooting him in the chest just below his heart. As Baggott collapsed to the ground, he was able to draw his weapon and fire at Galloway. Galloway was struck four times and was killed instantly. Mr. Medley and Officer Baggott were taken to Washington Park Hospital. Baggott succumbed to his wounds at 9:40 a.m. the same day. Medley succumbed to his wounds the next day on June 13, 1925.
Officer Baggott was waked at D M Carroll chapel located at 1158 North Clark Street. His funeral mass was held in Kilbourn, Wisconsin. He was laid to rest on June 9, 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, 200-1099 Indiana Avenue, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, born March 11, 1874, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on April 6, 1906. He earned 7 Credible Mentions during his career.
Officer Baggott was a member of the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent & Welfare Association. He was survived by his siblings: Jerome, John, Margaret and Mary.
Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department homicide file, Case #8541.
Source:
https://cpdmemorial.org/fallen-officers/patrolman-joseph-p-baggott-star-3125/
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, Star #3125, aged 51 years, was a 19 year, 2 month, 1 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to District 20 – Warren.
On June 7, 1925, at 3:55 a.m., Officer Baggott was on patrol when he was approached by a citizen, Arthur Medley, who had been shot at 2352 West Walnut Street. Medley ran to Officer Baggot for assistance, but before he could help, George Galloway, interrupted and shot Medley again striking him in the abdomen. Galloway then turned the gun on Officer Baggott shooting him in the chest just below his heart. As Baggott collapsed to the ground, he was able to draw his weapon and fire at Galloway. Galloway was struck four times and was killed instantly. Mr. Medley and Officer Baggott were taken to Washington Park Hospital. Baggott succumbed to his wounds at 9:40 a.m. the same day. Medley succumbed to his wounds the next day on June 13, 1925.
Officer Baggott was waked at D M Carroll chapel located at 1158 North Clark Street. His funeral mass was held in Kilbourn, Wisconsin. He was laid to rest on June 9, 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, 200-1099 Indiana Avenue, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Patrolman Joseph P. Baggott, born March 11, 1874, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on April 6, 1906. He earned 7 Credible Mentions during his career.
Officer Baggott was a member of the Chicago Policemen's Benevolent & Welfare Association. He was survived by his siblings: Jerome, John, Margaret and Mary.
Incident Recorded under Chicago Police Department homicide file, Case #8541.
Source:
https://cpdmemorial.org/fallen-officers/patrolman-joseph-p-baggott-star-3125/
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