Paralyzed Illinois Officer Dies 10 Years After Suffering Injuries Breaking Up Fight

Patrolman George Nissen of the Stone Park (Ill.) Police Department succumbed to injuries sustained 10 years earlier when he was assaulted while attempting to break up a large fight on Feb. 13, 2005.

Nissen initially believed he was OK but a short time later during his shift he began to feel ill. He was taken to a local hospital the following day where it was discovered he had suffered a concussion, which resulted in several surgeries. He suffered a serious complication during one of the surgeries, which resulted in him becoming a paraplegic and unable to speak. He died as a result of his injuries on March 12, the Officer Down Memorial Page reports.