A Suspect in Shooting that Killed Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins Facing Murder Charges

Accused of First-Degree Murder, Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer, and More

A Chicago man, 37-year-old Jerrell Thomas, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Oak Park officials. Thomas has a history of arrests on charges of aggravated battery on a police officer, resisting a police officer, and domestic battery.

Officer Down

Just after 9:35 a.m. on Friday, the Oak Park Fire Department responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Lake Street, where they found Detective Allan Reddins, 40, shot in the left side. Reddins, a five-year veteran of the Oak Park Police Department, was rushed to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where he was pronounced dead.

A Call Gone Wrong

The shooting occurred while Reddins was responding to a call involving a person with a gun at a Chase Bank branch in the 1000 block of Lake Street. A man was seen leaving the bank with a gun, and Reddins responded to the scene. Tragically, he never made it back to his colleagues.

Homicide Investigation

Thomas, who was shot in the leg, is being treated at Loyola University Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. No bond hearing has been set. The investigation is ongoing, and the Oak Park Police Department is working closely with the Chicago Police Department to bring justice to the Reddins family and his colleagues.

Condolences Pour In

The Chicago Police Department extended its condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Detective Reddins, saying, "The Chicago Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Oak Park Police Department Detective Allan Reddins who was shot and killed in the line of duty today."

Conclusion

The loss of Detective Reddins is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the Oak Park Police Department as they navigate this difficult time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is accused of killing Detective Reddins?
  Jerrell Thomas, 37, of North Lawndale, is accused of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
• What was Detective Reddins doing at the time of the shooting?
  Detective Reddins was responding to a call involving a person with a gun at a Chase Bank branch in the 1000 block of Lake Street.
• How did Detective Reddins die?
  Detective Reddins was shot in the left side and was pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.