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crime1 year ago

Oak Park Detective's Murder: Chicago Man Charged in Fatal Shooting

A Chicago man, Jerell Thomas, has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Oak Park police detective Allan Reddins. The incident occurred as Reddins responded to a call about an armed suspect near a bank. Thomas, who has a history of violence against police, opened fire on Reddins, who later died from his injuries. Thomas, also injured in the confrontation, faces additional charges including attempted murder of a peace officer and possession of a stolen firearm.

crime1 year ago

Chicago Man Charged with Murder of Oak Park Detective

Jerrell Thomas, a 37-year-old Chicago man, has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after allegedly fatally shooting Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins. The incident occurred when Reddins responded to a call about an armed suspect near a Chase Bank. Reddins, a five-year veteran of the Oak Park Police Department, was pronounced dead at the hospital, marking the department's first line-of-duty death since 1938. Thomas, who has a history of offenses, was also injured and is under treatment. The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is assisting in the investigation.

crime1 year ago

Oak Park Detective Killed in Black Friday Shooting Incident

Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was fatally shot while responding to a call about an armed suspect leaving a bank, marking the first line-of-duty death in the suburb in 86 years. The suspect, who was also injured, is in custody. Reddins, a five-year veteran and a "natural leader," leaves behind his family, including a 19-year-old son. The police department and community are mourning his loss.

crime1 year ago

Oak Park Detective Killed in Black Friday Shooting, Suspect Injured

Oak Park police officer Det. Allan Reddins was killed in a shootout with an armed offender following a robbery at Oak Park Bank. This marks the first line of duty death for the department since 1938. The incident occurred on Lake Street, and the suspect, who was also injured, is in custody with charges pending. The community and law enforcement are mourning the loss.

crime1 year ago

Oak Park Detective Killed in Black Friday Shooting, Suspect Wounded

Detective Allan Reddins of the Oak Park Police Department died after being shot near the Oak Park Public Library. The incident occurred following a bank robbery, and the suspect was also injured and hospitalized. This marks the first line-of-duty death for the department since 1938. The community and law enforcement agencies are mourning the loss, while investigations continue into the circumstances of the shooting.

accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Massive Explosion and Fire at Oak Park Residential Building Injures 1 and Displaces 12

An explosion in a residential building in Oak Park, Illinois, left one person injured and twelve others displaced. Fire officials suspect the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak, but the official cause is still under investigation. The building suffered significant damage, with collapsed walls and blown-out windows. The state fire marshal will take over the investigation, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Oak Park Building Partially Collapses in Natural Gas Explosion, Injuring 1"

An explosion in a residential building in Oak Park, Illinois, left one person injured and twelve others displaced. Fire officials suspect the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak, but the official cause is still under investigation. The building suffered significant damage, with collapsed walls and blown-out windows. The state fire marshal will be taking over the investigation, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

business2 years ago

Iconic bakeries across Texas closing after decades in business.

Star Bakery, a Jewish-style bakery in Oak Park, Michigan, is closing on July 2 after more than 100 years in business due to rising costs of labor and ingredients, and difficulties from the pandemic. The owners, who purchased the bakery in 2021, cited a lack of competitiveness in the wholesale side of the business. Customers can still purchase goods at Diamond Bakery in West Bloomfield, which is also managed by the owners.

crime2 years ago

Fatal shooting at funeral procession in Chicago.

Four men were shot, one critically, during a funeral procession in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. A white pickup truck pulled alongside one of the procession’s vehicles and opened fire, striking two passengers. Two passengers in a second vehicle within the procession were also shot. The shooting is among 288 mass shootings so far in 2021, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Oak Park Police Department.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Injured in Targeted Funeral Procession Shooting in Chicago Suburb.

Four people were shot during a funeral procession in Oak Park, Illinois, on Saturday. The shooting is believed to have been targeted at members of the procession, with no bystanders injured. Two individuals were critically injured and transported to Loyola Medical Center, while two others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not released any information about the person or people responsible for the shooting. Funeral homes are supposed to alert law enforcement agencies of potentially high-risk processions, but no alert was given in this case.