Retiree Shot
- A retired Chicago police officer was shot in a home invasion in the East Side neighborhood just before midnight Monday.
Police said the man, 73, was inside his home at 115th Street and Avenue G when two men broke in and asked him about a safe.
The retired officer told them where the safe was and he was shot anyway, police said.
He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious-to-critical condition with a neck wound.
Police said the two suspects entered the home through an unlocked door and escaped out a side door. Neither are in custody.
The article says "officer," but a commentator says "sergeant." In any event, best wishes to the wounded retired Officer. Hopefully, we find the bastards that can't even leave a retired couple alone.
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posted by SCC at 5:31 AM
75 Comments:
Prayers (yes, prayers) please. The guy survived a career on the street and then this happens?
How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life. Social and income inequality at work here.
Hoping for the best for the unlucky homeowner and a quick recovery.
Young Cops, remember, he's still CPD, so take care of him. That could be you some day in the future. Get the bastards who did this.
Tribune shows eight photos of house and street, gives location of retired office 9 times on their web site. they are scum
Crime Under Control Though Right?
Remember Rham when you Vote Again
Reports of "10 wounded, 1 fatality" during yesterday's spring-like 50 degree weather! Uh-oh, time for a "new strategy" press conference. Let's put more desk officers on the street (no we did that); let's make the commanders walk the beat (we did that too); let's start a new unit and don't call it TRU- yeah that's it! Police brass at its finest.
Im so glad crime is down
Prayers being sent, hope the assholes that did this are found quickly, more and more elderly home invasions these animals that do this need to be put down.
I worked for Al in the second district. He is one of the nicest supervisors that I ever worked for. My prayers are with you.
Don't ever trust the DEVIL. Give 'em what they want and still still try and kill. F'n animals!! Praying for a speedy recovery to this Officer and his family.
The East Side has gone to hell in a handbasket.
Prayers to the retired Sgt. Hope he recovers quickly. For two thugs to come thru an unlocked door and ask where the safe was? To me it looks like an inside job. Start questioning the caregiver.
The Sgt was elderly had severe health issues and was blind, and they STILL shot him. With the manpower issues we have our only protection for our families is yourself and your neighbors. 016 and 022 are not immune either. By generating revenue and working V.R.I. you are playing right into Rahms hands and not forcing adequate manpower in all DIstricts. If this isn't a wake up call I don't know what is.
Hey Emmanuel, McCarthy, why don't you go on WGN and us tell everybody about last night statistics - compared to March 10, 2013?!
What's that? Oh, you don't want to. That would show shootings are up over 110%.
Ah, I understand, it's just when the numbers APPEAR to be in your favor that you shout from the rooftops how good a job you two are doing.
Why don't you come clean and just admit to everyone the numbers you throw out there is just a political game you're playing?
Hey, what's so funny? Why are you two laughing?! What? Oh, if you told everyone THAT, then the gig would be up! I get it.
How do you guys do it?! How do people believe the shit you two say?
Okay now, why are you making a sheep sound? And you're laughing so hard again? Rahm, why are saying "Bah bah" over and over?
Oh I get it NOW! People are sheep! They just need a leader to lead them, they'll believe anything you tell them.
Heal fast and fully, brother.
You'll remain in our prayers.
Out of control city.
But for the grace of God, go I.
Prayers to you Sarge and to your family. Many prayers.
Retired CPD.
I work in 004, and I will be hunting for these motherfuckers. Any gangbangers in the area be prepared to be pimped for every little bullshit infraction till these fuckers are in custody. My prayers are with the officer.
They knew about a safe? Friends? Relatives?
The Poor man is blind and his wife has dementia. These animals have absolutely no soul. That is the work of the devil. Pure evil. Hope he recovers and can live in peace. God bless the old Sarge. Infuriating! I know you can't prevent a home invasion by these thugs, but when your out and about, always carry. Retired guys, go qualify! Carry!
hopefully those two turds resist arrest when they get caught too, save the state their room and board.
Should have left and retired in Arizona!
Chicago is just a cesspool of crime!
Prayers to the officer and his family!! No doubt this fuckin animals will be caught and pay..
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Police officers are police officers no matter what rank. People get confused with Patrolman and Sergeant but we are all Police officers.
My Father built that home and that neighborhood it used to be a very safe and nice place. Lots of active duty Police & Fire Fighters. It really is a shame that a guy who served the city his whole career cannot be safe in his own home. The elected officials of this city should truly be ashamed of them selves. They are beyond help at this point
First, prayers are with this man and family.
OT- FYI.... Tow driver caught in 025 hooking and attempting to leave with an on duty p.o's personel car in lot.
Far from an honest mistake. Felony review rejected charges of course
Hope the retiree gets well soon. That area has plenty of city workers and the hood rats know this. They don't care. Please be safe everyone.
If you can... Please move out of the city when you retire. Pretty please. Leave this dunno behind and go. I pray this retiree get well soon and perps get what they deserve.
The victim sergeant is a good man who retired from the old Area 1 Property crimes unit. Sent him a prayer for a speedy recovery!
OT--
HERE WE GO AGAIN -- WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 10 PM TONIGHT TO 1 PM TOMORROW
Up to 8 - 10 inches of snow, 'near blizzard conditions'
9:30 a.m. CDT, March 11, 2014
A storm moving across the central plains is expected to hit the Chicago area with up to 8 inches of heavy snow, "near blizzard conditions" in some places and even a few bouts of thundersnow before it all ends late Wednesday morning.
The heaviest amount, possibly up to 10 inches, will fall to the south of Chicago. Anywhere from 4 to 8 inches are expected across much of the area...
The snow could fall at a rate of 2 inches an hour overnight. Winds [out of northeast] gusting to 40 mph through Wednesday morning will lead to considerable blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions at times...
It will start as rain later today, then turn to sleet and heavy wet snow as temperatures drop into the 20s this evening.... The heavy snow will continue through the morning commute Wednesday...
Stay safe out there.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-chicago-snow-storm-20140311,0,2236393.story
He's a helluva guy. Prayers for him and his family.
Great Sgt and an even better man . I was lucky enough to work for hiim in The Deuce back in the day . Quick recovery Boss
"entered the home through an unlocked door."
Lesson to learn from that.
And considering it's Chicago, I'd pack heat at home to.
How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life. Social and income inequality at work here.
3/11/2014 06:30:00 AM
Go fuck yourself, Obama.
Chicago is just like Detroit thirty-five years ago. I lived in Detroit thirty-five years ago, and the same thing is now happening in Chicago. The last white middle-class areas of the city are evaporating, and soon the ghetto will encompass all but the lakefront areas. And with Chicago's finances in the toilet, there really isn't much too be optimistic about.
By a few selfish,shortsighted coppers working for the V.R.I. Blood Money this won't be the last time. We are 4-5000 cops short and our neighborhoods are left unprotected.
I hope any of you young coppers who stop a retiree treat him , or their family, like they are Gold. Odds are he/she went thru far more then you ever will and all they ask for a thank you is a little respect in their retirement, from a job they gave so much to.
Any copper who gives a retiree a hard time in a traffic stop is a POS!I will always treat them as an elder bother or sister.
Good Lord give this one the strength to recover and collect the pension for many years.
Prayers for the recovery of the Sergeant and for his wife.
This is another example of what happens with McHatchetman taking our police away from our neighborhoods. Last week a Lt. in 025 may have surprised a crew in her home that took a safe with guns inside. (Look out in alleys for discarded safes.)
Before I retired and left town I suggested that the CAPS Office do something actually useful. Maybe get together with the Chaplains and find retired cops still living in the city and keep an eye out for them. Every regular on each Beat Car should get to know them and let them know they are not forgotten. Talk to them, listen to their stories and maybe invite them to district events and picnics. Have them checked on and if they want it a list of contacts kept.
Stay Safe, there is no worse fate that to be old, alone and forgotten.
They knew about a safe? Friends? Relatives?
3/11/2014 10:46:00 AM
Exactly. You don't pick a random house and then demand to be lead to the safe.
There was a home invasion up North recently where the offenders were either ABT delivery men or were tipped off to the house by ABT delivery people.
The poor man is blind and his wife has dementia - but millionaire Rauner/Rahm thinks this man is greedy for wanting to collect the meager pension he worked for.
>>>Paul said...
"entered the home through an unlocked door."
Lesson to learn from that.
And considering it's Chicago, I'd pack heat at home to.
3/11/2014 04:13:00 PM<<<
Amen to that... God Bless the Sergeant and his wife.
Your heat should be at the ready and carefully concealed, hidden in plain sight, can't be found by kids is the way to go.
If you have a safe for the rest of your guns and valuables conceal it behind an easily removed false wall or even just a false wall panel will probably do. You may want to put them in a fire resistant box there.
Beside a charged cell phone one more thing is to keep by your bedside is your car alarm remote. If a break-in occurs, hit the car alarm and most likely the offenders will run.
Stay Safe, that cell phone does not even have to be your current active phone. As we all know any call phone will still get 9-1-1.
We all know this is an inside job. Either the caretaker buddies or grand kids friends. Somebody knew he had that safe.
Do they have a description of the savages, oops i mean suspects?
Did anyone else catch the 5:00 news on channel 7? The picture they put up of the Sgt was of him wearing one of those silly party hats. WTF! Can't they find a decent pic of him in his uniform or something? I refuse to watch channel 7 because of stupid shit like this, as well as that liberal asshat Michelle Gallardo who was reporting the story.
Anonymous said...
How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life. Social and income inequality at work here.
Hoping for the best for the unlucky homeowner and a quick recovery.
3/11/2014 06:30:00 AM
Are you F'ING kidding me??!!
ALWAYS someone else"s fault!
What a liberal POS!!
"How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life..."
3/11/2014 06:30:00 AM
...by destroying the lives of others, by shooting elderly blind people and leaving their spouse with dementia alone and terrified.
You make a great point here. I'm sure that it will go over well with your audience.
Remember and repeat this speech of yours when something like this is done to you and your family.
You are part of the problem. You should be deeply ashamed of yourself, but it's obvious that you lack the capacity.
"For two thugs to come thru an unlocked door and ask where the safe was? To me it looks like an inside job. Start questioning the caregiver."
3/11/2014 09:00:00 AM
Yeah, this occurred to me...or some six-times-removed relation with a motor mouth, and this happens.
Remember In Cold Blood? Vengeful jailhouse rumor started off by a disgruntled fired worker about a "safe," and four people died.
Some old folks are supporting a 57-member extended family -- free ATM, free babysitting, free lodging, etc. They were the last of their line to hold a conventional job and save money, so everyone who came after is always hittin on em. Not saying that was the case here, but there's enough of this going on that it's a line to at least look at...
"I work in 004, and I will be hunting for these motherfuckers. Any gangbangers in the area be prepared to be pimped for every little bullshit infraction till these fuckers are in custody. My prayers are with the officer."
3/11/2014 10:06:00 AM
Amen -- and we wish you and your guys the very best of luck, sir.
Anonymous said...
Young Cops, remember, he's still CPD, so take care of him. That could be you some day in the future. Get the bastards who did this.
3/11/2014 06:51:00 AM
Yea but if missed a year of paying dues as a retiree Dougherty, Graham and Moriarty would jus ignore him.
If you do not understand that the above is on mark then you should not vote in the runoff.
Obviously some bad guys had a heads up about this poor retiree and his wife's condition. That door was unlocked. Something's up. The detectives will find them.
Please heal well sir. Ur in our prayers.
Maybe he forgot to lock the door because of the dementia. I have dementia. Yesterday I was unloading groceries from the car and left the trunk and one car door wide open for hours. We can only hope that the shooter is the first fatal target of right to conceal.
Retired guys, go qualify! Carry!
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Most of us do that. Have never stoped carrying since retirement 2years ago. Even sitting in yard.
Thanks for all the kind words about us retired old bucks. Most of us really miss the CPD and being the police. You will all realize one day, you will be all retired. Being the police was a calling and still miss it much. The mind can do the work but the body says another.
It can be really hard some days knowing the days of playing police are over.
For all of you still on the street or retired, may God always bless you all.
If I had to do it over again, I would still want to be a member of the great CPD.
They are both in my prayers.
And some people wonder why I grab my gun beofre I answer an unexpected knock at the door.
Paul said...
"entered the home through an unlocked door."
"Lesson to learn from that.
And considering it's Chicago, I'd pack heat at home to."
3/11/2014 04:13:00 PM
Heh... It ain't called "home defense" for no good reason...
Glock 30 full of 185+p within arm's reach and that's just the beginning of the fun for Mr. Home Invader... >Wink!<
Well wishes for our retired brother.
Funny, one of the guys here mentioned ABT.
Bought a load of shit from them about 5 years ago, The delivery people acted like JO' and had all the makings of gang bangers.
ABT throws copper' a small discount. Which is total BS.
Always keep an eye on these delivery guys from there. They are not screened like UPS or Fed Ex people.
Buy local from a small business guy in your area. ABT is in Glenview.
Someone said Michelle Gallardo is an asshat. I hate the way she pronounces her last name. Real exaggerated Ch 7 is becoming unwatchable. They all are. How about that dork Dick Johnson? Super pud.
Please leave your ill informed media based conjectures, theories, second guessing and Monday morning quarterbacking at the curb.
Just keep your remarks to what a great boss and copper he was, the man's man that he is, and the prayers that he and his family deserve and need at this time.
This is a case where the "truth will out".
"Maybe he forgot to lock the door because of the dementia. I have dementia. Yesterday I was unloading groceries from the car and left the trunk and one car door wide open for hours."
3/11/2014 09:17:00 PM
Big deal. A little forgetfulness is no crime. You got your head screwed on a lot tighter than a lot of 20-year-olds I see everyday. OK with the neighbors? Call 'em. Reach out. "I'm going shopping, I'm fine, but can I call you when I hit the driveway when I come back? Nervous about being out here alone."
"Any major dude" will take a couple minutes and make sure you get in OK. "Go ahead, I'll be watching for your lights."
"We can only hope that the shooter is the first fatal target of right to conceal."
...and one of the many a___hole belongs-the-f__k dead soon to clutter up "President" Preckwinkle's shiny new pushbutton non-problem-solving automatic mortuary...
We love you dearly and want you to get along OK -- not to be afraid, but to enjoy your life. You have every right to do so. Remember that always.
God bless you and ease you through your day.
Anonymous said...
Did anyone else catch the 5:00 news on channel 7? The picture they put up of the Sgt was of him wearing one of those silly party hats. WTF! Can't they find a decent pic of him in his uniform or something? I refuse to watch channel 7 because of stupid shit like this, as well as that liberal asshat Michelle Gallardo who was reporting the story.
3/11/2014 07:10:00 PM
The type of shit that pisses people off on this site continues to amaze me.
May of brother in blue have a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep our retired brother and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Be careful out there active and retired brothers and sisters. Be vigilant. Watch out for loved ones, fellow law enforcement, neighbors and contributing members of society. You just don't know when ugliness manifests itself. Keep your skills sharp and your mind sharper. God Bless the peacekeepers on the domestic front and those serving in uniform with distinction overseas.
Anonymous said...
Do they have a description of the savages, oops i mean suspects?
3/11/2014 06:59:00 PM
Two m/4's in dark hoodies. That's all the event said.
Anonymous said...
Maybe he forgot to lock the door because of the dementia. I have dementia. Yesterday I was unloading groceries from the car and left the trunk and one car door wide open for hours. We can only hope that the shooter is the first fatal target of right to conceal.
3/11/2014 09:17:00 PM
Don't confuse dementia with CRS syndrome. Can't Remember Shit. I have a woman on my block who leaves her car doors open and the car parked sideways in front of her house. Usually happens after closing time of June's Bar on Western Ave as she attempts to drive the few blocks home.
Anonymous said...
Funny, one of the guys here mentioned ABT.
Bought a load of shit from them about 5 years ago, The delivery people acted like JO' and had all the makings of gang bangers.
ABT throws copper' a small discount. Which is total BS.
Always keep an eye on these delivery guys from there. They are not screened like UPS or Fed Ex people.
Buy local from a small business guy in your area. ABT is in Glenview.
3/11/2014 09:53:00 PM
I've been buying from ABT for 30 years, I went there to get away from the shysters in the City. Their prices and service are great. They have a sign in the office: "The answer to every reasonable request will always be yes." Great motto for a business.
At work I was taking a lot of reports of new appliances being wheeled out of apartments soon after delivery. All heavy items, gourmet stoves, expensive refrigerators etc. On a hunch I went back and asked who delivered all the appliances. Same company in the City, Grand Appliance delivered them all.
Whoever did that knew those appliances were there and they had to have the right dolly's etc and experience in moving heavy items in and out fast. Plus a truck. I did supp's and hope the detective's followed up.
Anonymous said...
Did anyone else catch the 5:00 news on channel 7? The picture they put up of the Sgt was of him wearing one of those silly party hats. WTF! Can't they find a decent pic of him in his uniform or something? I refuse to watch channel 7 because of stupid shit like this, as well as that liberal asshat Michelle Gallardo who was reporting the story.
3/11/2014 07:10:00 PM
I totally agree with you. That was the first thing I thought when I saw the photo. And I'm done with Ch 7 too, for all the same reasons. Fast recovery to the sergeant, and stay safe to those on the job now.
Anonymous said...
How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life. Social and income inequality at work here.
This had to be sarcasm, right?
Anonymous said...
Young Cops, remember, he's still CPD, so take care of him. That could be you some day in the future. Get the bastards who did this.
3/11/2014 06:51:00 AM
Yea but if missed a year of paying dues as a retiree Dougherty, Graham and Moriarty would jus ignore him.
If you do not understand that the above is on mark then you should not vote in the runoff.
Not quite the case. If he missed a year of dues, he could pay the back dues and the current one and be reinstated. So for $70.00 he could still be in the FOP.
Each year around 3 times the retirees application is in the FOP newsletter to remind them. Just sayin
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Maybe he forgot to lock the door because of the dementia. I have dementia. Yesterday I was unloading groceries from the car and left the trunk and one car door wide open for hours. We can only hope that the shooter is the first fatal target of right to conceal.
3/11/2014 09:17:00 PM
Don't confuse dementia with CRS syndrome. Can't Remember Shit. I have a woman on my block who leaves her car doors open and the car parked sideways in front of her house. Usually happens after closing time of June's Bar on Western Ave as she attempts to drive the few blocks home.
3/12/2014 04:51:00 AM
He's as sharp as a fucking tack with no dementia what so ever. Ava, his housekeeper who is as honest, faithful and dedicated to him as the day is long, has had something she said to a J.O reporter, twisted by the readers of this site. Rant out!
"Someone said Michelle Gallardo is an asshat. I hate the way she pronounces her last name."
3/11/2014 09:53:00 PM
Someone else noticed! So funny. I am always afraid that she's going to swallow her tongue trying to pronounce her own last name.
The Doctor Says:
Dont ever let ANY delivery men from any company inside your house. Without a doubt the majority of them will have an I R number. When I had a large delivery of two bedrooms worth of furniture they were told to leave it on the deck, I'll take it from here. That includes the cable guy. I told him to bring it up to the house and that would be fine. He was insistent on coming in to do the finish work at which time I called the company and said either it's done my way or cancel my account. Most of them are mutts and I dont care if I hurt their feelings.
Thanks for all the kind words about us retired old bucks. Most of us really miss the CPD and being the police. You will all realize one day, you will be all retired. Being the police was a calling and still miss it much. The mind can do the work but the body says another.
It can be really hard some days knowing the days of playing police are over.
For all of you still on the street or retired, may God always bless you all.
If I had to do it over again, I would still want to be a member of the great CPD.
Hey Old buck-once the Police-ALWAYS the Police!
And Sarge, Godspeed your recovery!
I've been buying from ABT for 30 years, I went there to get away from the shysters in the City. Their prices and service are great. They have a sign in the office: "The answer to every reasonable request will always be yes." Great motto for a business.
+++++++++++++++
Me too, about 37 years now and never an issue. Salesman-Kenny G. Always the best.
I do have to say though, that their internal head of security is a douche!
>>>Amen to that... God Bless the Sergeant and his wife.
Your heat should be at the ready and carefully concealed, hidden in plain sight, can't be found by kids is the way to go.
If you have a safe for the rest of your guns and valuables conceal it behind an easily removed false wall or even just a false wall panel will probably do. You may want to put them in a fire resistant box there.
Beside a charged cell phone one more thing is to keep by your bedside is your car alarm remote. If a break-in occurs, hit the car alarm and most likely the offenders will run.
Stay Safe, that cell phone does not even have to be your current active phone. As we all know any cell phone will still get 9-1-1.
3/11/2014 06:11:00 PM<<<
P.S. To the above dope dealers have taught me a lot about how toc onceal things at the ready in the home. Another thing to have handy is a really good flashlight at the bedside.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
How often does it turn out that these home invaders are poor oppressed minorities, that are jobless and without a future? Abandoned by the government and a racist society they just trying to survive and maybe collect enough money to get some education and get ahead in life. Social and income inequality at work here.
Hoping for the best for the unlucky homeowner and a quick recovery.
3/11/2014 06:30:00 AM
I see your point. When things go bad for me, the first thing I think to do is to grab a gun and break into someone's home to steal what they worked for. Then I shoot them for good measure. It's not my fault, because things are not going well for me. It's society's fault that I act in a violent, criminal manner. I'm just collecting enough money for education and to get ahead in life. That's what I need the money for. I can't think of any other way to work for it, especially if there's minority preferential hiring.
You are such a huge fucking moron.
Anonymous said...
Prayers for the recovery of the Sergeant and for his wife.
This is another example of what happens with McHatchetman taking our police away from our neighborhoods. Last week a Lt. in 025 may have surprised a crew in her home that took a safe with guns inside. (Look out in alleys for discarded safes.)
Before I retired and left town I suggested that the CAPS Office do something actually useful. Maybe get together with the Chaplains and find retired cops still living in the city and keep an eye out for them. Every regular on each Beat Car should get to know them and let them know they are not forgotten. Talk to them, listen to their stories and maybe invite them to district events and picnics. Have them checked on and if they want it a list of contacts kept.
Stay Safe, there is no worse fate that to be old, alone and forgotten.
3/11/2014 05:48:00 PM
yes, why are the neighborhoods with a lower crime rate neglected with police protection? Neglect by the City of Chicago Administration is an open invitation for more of this stuff to go on. Then we will have even more violence and more high crime neighborhoods. Taxpayers in lower crime Neighborhoods have every right to be protected as heavily as those in High Crime Neighborhoods, by CPD. It's our Constitutional Right, Equal Protection under the law.
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