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Technology
Mayor Ends Chicago’s Use of ShotSpotter
Aldermen overwhelmingly voted in favor of an ordinance that would allow them to keep the technology system last week. But Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed it.
September 25, 2024
Patrol
Chicago Officer’s Killer Gets Life in Prison
Morgan was convicted in the 2021 murder of Chicago police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner, Carlos Yañez Jr., so grievously that he was left fighting for his life for days after. Yanez was shot five times, four in the head.
September 12, 2024
Chicago Officer Ella French was murdered in 2021 by Emonte Morgan. The killer has been sentenced to life in prison.
Patrol
Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting
Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.
August 22, 2024
Alton, Illinois, Police Officer Allen Averbeck and his K-9 partner Odin. Averbeck was injured in a shooting Thursday and Odin was killed.
Point of Law
Wounded Illinois Officer Awarded $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Shooter’s Estate, Agency
Sgt. Patrick Carrier was responding to a call about a shooting the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, when the suspect shot him in the shoulder with an AR-15 rifle.
August 13, 2024
Patrol
Fired Illinois Deputy Charged with First-Degree Murder Over On-Duty Shooting
Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
July 18, 2024
Patrol
Chicago Officers Told They Have to Pay for Pension Error
The error affects Tier 2 members of the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, those who started working for the CPD on or after Jan. 1, 2011.
June 11, 2024
Patrol
Illinois Sheriff Using Zoom for Virtual Mental Health Response at Crisis Calls
A sergeant gave the man a tablet. The man sat in a chair as counselor listened to and spoke with him. He was convinced to walk to the ambulance.
May 29, 2024
Investigations
Man Arrested in Connection with Murder of Off-Duty Chicago Officer
Chicago officers and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr. for first-degree murder in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Wednesday night.
May 2, 2024
Chicago Officer Luis Huesca was murdered in April while driving home from his shift.
Patrol
Murder of Chicago Officer Driving Home from Shift Will be Classified Line of Duty
The death of Officer Luis M. Huesca will be classified as line of duty. Huesca was driving home from his shift Sunday when he was slain in an apparent carjacking.
April 23, 2024
Chicago Officer Luis M. Huesca was murdered Sunday while he drove home from his shift. The department says the murder will be considered line of duty.
Patrol
Chicago Officer Shot and Killed Driving Home from Shift
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert just before 3 a.m. and found Officer Luis Huesca outside of his vehicle and wounded. He died at a local hospital.
April 22, 2024
Patrol
Illinois Deputy Killed When Truck Hit Her Patrol Vehicle
According to Illinois State Police, a preliminary investigation showed Deputy Christina Musil, 35, was sitting in her squad car on the right shoulder, when she was hit.
April 1, 2024
DeKalb County (Illinois) Sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil was killed Thursday night when her parked patrol vehicle was hit by a truck.
Patrol
Man Convicted of Murdering Chicago Officer at 2021 Traffic Stop
A 12-person jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder charges Tuesday, more than two and a half years after he killed Officer Ella French and critically wounded her partner, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr.
March 6, 2024
Emonte Morgan was convicted of shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French Tuesday. Morgan fatally shot French and critically wounded Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. during an August 2021 traffic stop.
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