DET. SGT. JOSEPH E. URBAN
Star # 518 18th District
End of Watch 5 December 1917

While investigating burglaries in the community, Sgt. Joseph Urban entered a closed store in the neighborhood. At this time, a nearby patrolman walking his beat observed Sgt. Urban inside the store and mistook him for a burglar. In the confusion the patrolman fired a shot, tragically striking Sergeant Urban. The dedicated sergeant was taken to a hospital, where he died five days later.