Thomas Schweig, a 34-year-old white male, was a dedicated patrolman with the Chicago Police Department. On July 15, 1911, Schweig was tragically killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m. as Schweig was walking home from his shift. He was confronted by an armed assailant in front of 1639 West Ohio Street. The gunman, accompanied by two accomplices, fired multiple shots, striking Schweig twice—once in the head and once in the arm, with the bullet passing through t
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