Retired State Police Officers Killed/Injured, Current Officer Injured in Shooting

Release Date: 1/27/2020 8:18:00 AM

RETIRED STATE POLICE OFFICERS KILLED/INJURED, CURRENT OFFICER INJURED IN SHOOTING
 
Chicago, IL –Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce a 22 year veteran Trooper of the ISP, assigned to District Chicago, was the victim of a shooting which occurred on Jan. 24, 2020 at approximately 10:13 p.m. in Lisle, IL. The Trooper was off-duty and a patron of the Humidor of Lisle at the time of the shooting.
 
The injured Trooper (M/48) is currently hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Two retired ISP officers were also victims in this shooting. One of the retired officers, (M/55) suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized in stable condition; the second retired officer (M/51) tragically succumbed to his injuries.
 
The Lisle Police Department is the primary investigative agency for this ongoing investigation, and the ISP fully supports their investigative efforts. “The Illinois State Police family have heavy hearts this morning,” stated ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “We are mourning the loss of a retired Trooper, and praying for a full recovery of both our active and retired officers. Please keep all our officers and families in your prayers in the dark and painful moment,” concluded Director Kelly.
 
No further information is being disseminated at this time; for information concerning the investigation please reach out to the Lisle Police Department.

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