Park Forest Officer Dies

Ten years after being shot in the line of duty:

• Timothy Jones, a Park Forest detective, has died nearly 10 years after he was shot in the line of duty, the suburban police department announced Thursday morning.

  “Yesterday, Tim’s long and difficult battle came to an end. And while our hearts are broken, we remain incredibly proud of the fight he gave,” the police department said in a social media post announcing his death. “Tim will always be an inspiration and a reminder of the power of strength, faith, and the unwavering support of family and loved ones.”

  Jones was 24, and a south suburban officer for less than a year in March 2016 when he responded to reports of a break-in at a vacant home and was shot multiple times, requiring emergency surgery.

  “We were told he wouldn’t survive, but Tim had other plans,” the department said. “Day after day, year after year, he pushed through challenges most of us can’t imagine. For nearly 10 years, Tim showed us what courage, resilience, and heart truly look like.”

  In 2021, Jones was made an honorary detective.

That is a long time considering the injuries he had suffered and the trials he had to go through. The sheer determination to get ten years out of life after almost dying is impressive.

RIP Sir. Deepest condolences to the Park Forest PD and Detective Jones's family and friends.