Off-duty Chicago Police Detective Found Dead in Mount Greenwood Home
Investigation Underway
An off-duty Chicago police detective was found dead Friday afternoon inside his Mount Greenwood home, according to police and sources. The 59-year-old was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head about noon inside a home in the 3900 block of West 104th Street, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details of the Incident
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has not released the detective’s name. An autopsy hasn’t been completed. The incident is currently under investigation, and no further information has been released.
Message from Police Supt. Larry Snelling
Police Supt. Larry Snelling released a message to department members, expressing his condolences and offering support to the detective’s family, loved ones, and colleagues. He noted that the detective had been assigned to the Area 2 Division, which covers most of the South Side.
“I ask that you keep his family, loved ones and all those who worked alongside him in your thoughts as they process his unfathomable loss,” Snelling wrote. “Grief can weigh heavy on us as we try to understand the loss of a fellow CPD member. I remind you of the department’s Employee Assistance Program and its Chaplains Ministry, which are here to support you during this difficult time.”
Conclusion
The death of the off-duty police detective is a tragic loss for the Chicago Police Department and the community. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and colleagues as they mourn his passing.
FAQs
* What is the location of the incident?
The incident occurred in the 3900 block of West 104th Street in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
* Who is the police superintendent?
Police Supt. Larry Snelling is the head of the Chicago Police Department.
* Has the detective’s name been released?
No, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has not released the detective’s name.
* What is the status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information has been released.
