Chicago at this time mourns the death of a retired Chicago Police sergeant. He reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, the 26th of January, 2025.
Although we’re yet to identify the name of the deceased, we can confirm that the incident happened on Menard Avenue on the city’s northwest side.
5730 N Menard: a call of a person shot, caller says the male friend committed suicide, the weapon is still on scene. #DelayedDueToEncryption #Chicago #ChicagoScanner
— Spot News (@SPOTNEWSonIG) January 26, 2025
Multiple reports confirm that police officers who responded to a 911 call from the deceased friend confirmed his death. According to reports, the news was shared by the 16th and 17th District Chicago Police Scanner account (The account is dedicated to monitoring local police activities, and has been doing so for a long time now).
A retired Chicago PD sergeant has died of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound on the northwest side of the city.
— 16th & 17th District Chicago Police Scanner (@CPD1617Scanner) January 26, 2025
Text NAMI to 741-741 for help or please call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or send an email to info@nami.org or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call… https://t.co/3liXb5R8KI
According to Blue Lives Matter Chicago, individuals and groups of individuals are urged to pray for the officer’s family and colleagues.
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 for support.
