Crime & Safety
Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Found Dead On Near West Side
Early Sunday morning there was a procession to honor the officer.
CHICAGO (CBS)– An off-duty Chicago police officer was found shot to death on Chicago’s Near West Side around 9:30 p.m. Saturday near Polk Street and Bell Avenue.
Police are conducting a death investigation and no foul play is suspected.
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CASE UPDATE: Prelim investigation reveals possible self-inflicted gunshot wound. Detectives have classified this as a death investigation as we investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting & await confirmation & additional info from the medical examiner. https://t.co/gS5M6qrdFU
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) February 3, 2019
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