There was a Chicago police officer suicide Thursday morning, a CPD spokesman said. This is the 3rd officer to appear to take their own life this week.
An off-duty Chicago police officer took his own life Thursday morning, a CPD spokesman said.He died at his home in the Chicago Lawn District on the Southwest Side, the spokesman said.He is at least the seventh Chicago police officer to die by suicide this year.in her 30s was also found dead in a home of an apparent suicide Tuesday morning.
The female officer had been on the force five years and had been working as a tactical officer in the 1st District downtown, CPD previously said. On Dec. 15, a 58-year-old female officer was found dead in the 5800-block of North Northwest Highway, also as the result of an apparent suicide."The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are everyday heroes who serve and protect with great honor and courage. Each day, they make the choice to put their own safety at risk to protect the people of our city. Our officers repeatedly respond to traumatic incidents and are not immune to the pain and cruelty surrounding these incidents.
The recent tragedies we have faced are immensely devastating for the families and loved ones of those we have lost to suicide, as well as every member of the Department. I ask that the people of Chicago continue to keep all those affected in your prayers. I also ask that you take a moment to think about everything our officers give of themselves to do this job that many others wouldn't. We must do more to protect the brave men and women who protect us.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot also released a statement that said in part, "Tragically, over the past two weeks, we have lost three Chicago police officers by apparent suicide. My heart goes out to their friends, family, and fellow officers during this difficult time."If you are experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises please call or text the new three digit code at 988. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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