Suburban Cop Shot
- An Arlington Heights police officer has been shot in a domestic dispute this evening that has become a hostage situation, authorities said.
The officer was in critical condition at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, although his condition was believed to have been stabilized, an Arlington Heights police commander said in a news conference at the scene. The officer is a man, Mayor Thomas Hayes said.
The officer was shot in the neck when police first responded to a call of a man with a gun about 6:50 p.m. in the 1900 block of Windham Court in the northwest suburb, Cmdr. Andrew Whowell said in a news conference just before 9 p.m. The man has one woman in the townhome, and she is being considered a hostage, he said.
The officer was the first to try to enter the townhome and was shot while going in, Whowell said.
"Responding officers that were with him were able to pull him out of the residence, to safety," Whowell said, adding that police have identified the gunman, but were not immediately releasing that information.
Prayers for the wounded Officer.
UPDATE: Officer is listed in stable condition and headed to surgery.
UPDATE: Subject may be in custody.
UPDATE: Subject is wounded and in custody. No word on the Officer in surgery yet.
UPDATE: Officer is listed in stable condition and headed to surgery.
UPDATE: Subject may be in custody.
UPDATE: Subject is wounded and in custody. No word on the Officer in surgery yet.
Labels: officer down, suburban
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
53 Comments:
Can't do much more than pray at this time.
Please, guys, this is why we old folk keep telling you a domestic is so dangerous. You just don't know what you're walking into, each and every time.
Prayers for the fallen officer and his family.
Scary stuff. Thoughts and prayers for him.
"... Police also shot out streetlights in the area for tactical purposes, Whowell said...."
This is from the Trib. Did McCarty get called out to the scene?
He is a dead suspect now....
God bless our wounded brother in Arlington Heights. To the rest of my brother's and sister's in arms be safe and watch out for each other.
CPD Copper
Prayers for a full recovery.
Shooter Eric Anderson, 41, of Niles DOA.
Arlington Heights has had some tough problems in the past too. AHPD Officer Tim Sheahan, son of ret. CPD boss Bob, was t-boned in his squad some years ago and remains wheelchaired to the present date. Last Sunday there was a fundraiser for him in their town.
Good Luck and God Bless these guys. "There but for chance go I."
Thoughts and Prayers to the Officer, his family and AHPD.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family brother. Take care and a speedy recovery.
Thoughts and prayers for the officer, his friends, family, and a full recovery.
My thoughts and prayers are with the officer.
Sounds like the offender is ART.
Let's be safe out there folks.
My prayers are for the officers and the medical staff treating him. Be in God's hands.
I pray for your full recovery brother.
Speedy recovery officer prayers for you and your family being sent, hope the scum that shit you goes directly to hell!
Advocate hospitals have worked hard over the past several years to develop excellent trauma teams. They have surgeons who served in the military in Afghanistan and Iraq and have helped them develop many advanced trauma techniques. They are the place to go for traumas. This officer is in good hands.
Get well soon officer and your are a true hero
Best wished to the Officer.
Suspect is DOA... As he should be... Prayers for the Officer...
The news outlets make it sound like the officer is going to be okay, prayers and thoughts for him and his family. By all accounts, it sounds like the suspect/perp did not make it.
Most dangerous call an officer can go on is a domestic.
Many,many prayers for this officer and his family.
Former dispatcher
off duty arlington heights chief saved his life. was there to put pressure on wound.
"... Police also shot out streetlights in the area for tactical purposes, Whowell said...."
This is from the Trib. Did McCarty get called out to the scene?
12/13/2013 12:45:00 AM
Holy Cow that's funny ^^^
God bless AH police. Prayers for the officer and a full recovery.
God bless you brother. Make a quick recovery. 025 guy.
God Bless this Officer.
We're behind you 100% brother!
You'll remain in our thoughts and prayers.
A lot of ex Chicago guys in Arlington heights, speedy recover to officer.
Offender is DEAD!
The only positive result possible in this scenario!
Get well, Office!
my prayers are with you brother great work by all police there and im glad the suspect DEAD
"There but for chance go I."
Thanks, but can we stick to the actual quote?
There but for the grace of God go I.
Prayers to the Officer. Heal up brother. Good job to AHPD and all other agencies on scene. And it is my sincere hope the offender suffered greatly until he took his last miserable breath.
Regardless of where you work this can happen anywhere at anytime. Stay safe everyone and watch out for one another. God bless you all
Get well soon officer.
The injured officers mother lives in 016. The a-hole DSS on days refused to put a special attention in the CO book so the officers could watch her house while she's at the hospital. Thanks Kone-head. You are a real JO
I ain't a cop. But I have 2 sons who are. I worry every day that something like this might happen to one of them. When I tell them to be careful, they always laugh me off. I wish they wouldn't - what happened to that AHPD LEO could happen anywhere. God Bless all of you, AND BE SAFE! Officer safety first!
A big thank you to all the agencies that have helped us during this tough time. This includes the staff at Lutheran General, AHFD, CPD, ISP, CCSP, NIPAS, Des Plaines PD, and countless other local and federal agencies. It would be impossible for me to list you all so I won't even try. The amount of support has been overwhelming and is appreciated. We could not have done it without you.
God Bless you all and stay safe,
AHPD
God bless our fellow Officer in Arlington Heights. It could happen anywhere, 011 or the suburbs. Thank Gd the low life mother fucker who shot the Officer is dead.
The a-hole DSS on days refused to put a special attention in the CO book so the officers could watch her house while she's at the hospital
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The DSS is a glorified Desk Sergeant in charge of the district station;
it's 2013, get with the program.
The Commander or Captain Hoot should make a call like that.
Well golly gee-whiz. I'm stumped?!?
Democrats say 'we' don't need guns for protection. That a Court Order will suffice. 'Everyone' obeys court orders ya know, right.
Well assholes! All those magical 'Court Orders of Protection, verbal talks & orders from Police, and even misdemeanor arrests -- Didn't Do A Fucking Thing! -- to keep this psycho away from *his woman* and stop him from harassing and threatening her.
How come DEMOCRATS? Huh, you stupid motherfuckers!.....grrrrrrr!
Glad to that the officer is doing
better. Hang in there Brother.
Don't worry, the Mother's house is a detail. Its all taken care of. We are taking care of her like she was our own. Good luck Officer and to AHPD.
CPD 016
Anonymous said...
The injured officers mother lives in 016. The a-hole DSS on days refused to put a special attention in the CO book so the officers could watch her house while she's at the hospital. Thanks Kone-head. You are a real JO
12/13/2013 09:33:00 PM
When that happens, do it among yourselves. Take it upon yourself to take turns taking care of the house. Premise checks, contact cards, car can't start, seat belt mission, make something up. Just don't put "PO's Mother's House" on the air.
Don't wait for the bosses to do the right thing. I have white hair and I am still waiting. Hoot used to be a decent guy. Fuck them, they all suck. Now if some former XO from another district wanted his Olive Oil looking girlfriend to have a car at her house they would shit over themselves getting it done.
With all the crap BS that goes into CO Books on a regular basis, a keep watch on the wounded officer mother's house is a no brainer,,,at the least, all the cars and supervisors should know about it unofficially.
Scumbags have no honor and would loot the place while the mother is at the PO's side if they knew the name.
Prayers and thoughts are with the Officer and our extended Police family at the Arlington Heights PD.
I would also like to extended thanks to Medical staff at Lutheran General Hospital for all they do.
My Brother was mentioned earlier in this post. Tim Sheehan, now on disability retirement from AHPD, was hit head-on by a DUI while on patrol, 8 years ago this February.
Without the Herculean efforts of the AHPD, AHFD and northwest suburban Police Departments and the staff at Lutheran Gen Hospital, he would not have survived this incident. Although he still struggles everyday, he is a testament to their efforts on his behalf.
For all those who have put themselves on the line for their cities and towns, We will not forget your service.
Sgt. Tom Sheehan
CPD, Unit 701
On this topic...
Our Santa Claus detail run by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation that visits the families of our fallen and catastrophically injured members annually at Christmas to let the families know that we "Never Forget,"
also visited and dropped off poinsettias to this AHPO family.
It was a token of brotherhood for an injured suburban brother.
A class act, all the way.
God Bless all those that served and sacrificed.
Pray that we keep our record of two years running where we haven't lost a member in a LOD death in Chicago.
Stay safe!
I was and am still sad after finding out it was Mike. You are a great guy and only met you once when me and DH came to your station to pick someone up. I wish you a full and fast recovery.
BT, 016
Heard that the Supt McCarthy was at the Arlington Heights PD and bought some flowers....class act...no matter what you might think of him...
Anonymous said...
Heard that the Supt McCarthy was at the Arlington Heights PD and bought some flowers....class act...no matter what you might think of him...
12/14/2013 05:56:00 PM
Won't matter, these guys beef no matter what he does. I mentioned how he got the two po's from 015 their police powers back and how he wrote an opinion for them against IRPA who wanted to fire them and some idiot complained. He has done it for more guys and Jim McCarthy wrote about it in the FOP newsletter, but the haters will never stop
Another AH officer just saying thanks to everyone , especially to the guys in 016 and the guys from the memorial foundation that came out to the station today. Thank you all!
Did our wonderful Sheriff go to see the family??? The AHPD assist county in the Section 8's by Arlington regularly. Where was the good Sheriff???
If Garry McCarthy showed up at the AHPD with flowers then I say good for him.
Plus he might have asked for some tips on how to shoot out those streetlights the regional SWAT team took out during this situation!
Won't matter, these guys beef no matter what he does. I mentioned how he got the two po's from 015 their police powers back and how he wrote an opinion for them against IRPA who wanted to fire them and some idiot complained. He has done it for more guys and Jim McCarthy wrote about it in the FOP newsletter, but the haters will never stop
12/14/2013 07:56:00 PM
If you are willing to settle for this guy as your leader, fine. The majority are not. He has had ample opportunity and has underperformed.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Won't matter, these guys beef no matter what he does. I mentioned how he got the two po's from 015 their police powers back and how he wrote an opinion for them against IRPA who wanted to fire them and some idiot complained. He has done it for more guys and Jim McCarthy wrote about it in the FOP newsletter, but the haters will never stop
12/14/2013 07:56:00 PM
If you are willing to settle for this guy as your leader, fine. The majority are not. He has had ample opportunity and has underperformed.
12/15/2013 10:11:00 AM
This topic isn't about McDisappointment.
Take your bickering to another topic.
I hear the AH officer is still in intensive care. Prayers for him and his family.
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