Patrolman William F. Messenger, aged 30, was a dedicated officer with the Chicago Police Department. On April 24, 1901, he was tragically shot and killed while on duty. The incident occurred at the Harrison Street Police Station, where Messenger had been involved in an argument with a man named Richard D. Houghteling earlier in the day. The confrontation escalated when Houghteling entered the station and demanded that Messenger retract his earlier comments. When Messenger instructed Houghteling
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