Retiree Killed
This article (and others) does not do justice to the man:
A retired Chicago police officer and Transportation Security Administration officer was shot to death Thursday morning in West Garfield Park, authorities said. The 73-year-old was found about 11:30 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street, Chicago police said.
He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was identified as Larry Neuman of West Garfield Park by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A person was arrested at the scene of the shooting and was being questioned by detectives, police said.
Neuman was a bomb technician who retired in 2010. He worked at the police department for 28 years.
A US Marine, veteran of the Vietnam War, we believe the first African American bomb tech in Chicago, Color Guard Sergeant for the Pipes and Drums, and after retiring continued teaching bomb techs at both airports. He was also an ordained minister at the church located in the 011th District near where he lived and was accosted.
We met Larry many times and a kinder gentleman you'd be lucky to run across. His contact number is still in our cell phone. That he remained in the community long after retiring is a testament to his dedication to service - in the military, in the police department and in his church.
God bless you and your family Larry. You will be missed.
Labels: officer down
posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
84 Comments:
I just watched a channel 5 news clip about Larry Nueman. They can't find someone else from the department beside Gene Roy to say some kind words about Larry? What the FUCK. Of all the retired CPD members that knew Larry they interview the most disingenuous pos they could find. I can't find the words to express my anger. That idiot should not be allowed be to speak as a representative of CPD, especially the Bomb Squad. I was proud to work with and supervise Larry. Roy keeps putting himself in front of the camera thinking he can be relevant. He's a total narcissist.
God bless Larry. May are reest in peace with the Lord
Semper Fi! I understand that no one has our back. But... If you wear a CPD uniform, especially if you wear the USMC EGA with that uniform you better take a look in the mirror. It's time to fight back. Fuck the politicians, the States Attorney, and the morons who scream in the streets defending people who shoot at the police. Let's make criminals accountable. We owe it Neuman and his family. It's time to stop being fetal and be the officers we swore we'd be. Our oath trumps the politics and haters. Accountability must happen for law and order to prevail. We need strength in numbers
This is so shitty, actually met Larry through some co workers and you're absolutely right SCC, a kinder gentleman you'd be lucky to run across. Prayers to the family.
RIP, prayers for you and your family.
Where is the fuckin mayor now ? A good guy , a Marine, a Police Officer, a Man Of God, a Husband, all around good person and this pos mayor doesn’t have a news event to show his outrage ? That’s what’s wrong with society now, it’s so fucked up ! May God rest his soul and give his family comfort knowing he was a good man .
Nothing we say can do this patriot justice. From a Marine reconnaissance point man in Vietnam, to a pillar of his community, he can never be replaced. Working with him over the past 10 years has been a blessing. Larry was everything that I wish all Americans could be, but never will. He not only lived in his community he supported it, getting people jobs, supporting them, and giving them spiritual mentorship. Larry, my brother in arms, we love you and you and you will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family. Semper Fidelis!
Seems to have been a great man, judging by this description of all his accomplishments and service. If only the community cared as much as he cared to serve them. God bless him and his loved ones. So glad to hear that "a person" was arrested.
RIP......... Sir
Sad, sad story. There are few with that dedication.
May be rest in peace. Prayers for his family, partners, friends, associates and fellow Marines.
Great guy all around. My condolences to his friends and family. May his spirit Rest In Peace.
I never understood why people stay (if they have the means to move) in neighborhoods that aren’t safe. But I had relatives that did. I have an ex whose mom raised 6 kids and was widowed very young who also chose to stay in a changing neighborhood; even after dozens of offers from her kids to find her another home or to move with them. It was her family home; she had memories attached to it. Ditto with another elderly friend. But now, I’m getting up there. Sometimes, I tell myself, okay- start looking. Other days, this has been my home for 25 years. We are all prone to criticize others, but all many ever try to do is make their neighborhood a better place and not give into the shit. RIP to this officer. Sad, that’s how he left this world but probably a testament that he went out probably defending his neighborhood.
Rest in peace sir. Thank you very much for all you have done in your life.
RIP Sgt. Whenever I see someone wearing specifically a Vietnam veteran hat, shirt or license plate I make SURE I go up to them & thank them for their service!! The way some people treated those veterans was a sad time in our countries history. But reading in your article about the man showed that whoever wrote the article really thought highly of this man. Sadly we never met. Thank you sir for your service to this country & to your city. May God touch his family with his healing hand.
Sad that the man couldn’t live out the rest of his life in peace after what sounds like a long and distinguished career as a servant of God RIP to him and prayers to his family and friends and fellow officers
The yutes of this 21st century, being the spawn of the shitheads of the ass end of the past century, both weaned upon rap crap, thug life, moochereries, gangsterings, etc., are proven unsalvagable as civilized human beings.
Beyond salvation in this world.
Repent is not in their vocabulary, nor is go and sin no more.
No one has to 'demonize' these ones, as they demonize themselves by their own actions.
That's a damn shame. Stayed in the city to boot. If that ain't a wake up call to get out nothing is. Best wishes to the family, he sounds like a nice man.
You're one sorry son of a b*tch and have earned an eternal nap for gunning down a senior citizen. One can only hope the streets eventually give you the justice you deserve since the state can't/wont.
let us see how many democratic politicians take knee for this black man
God Speed Marine 🙏🏻
God bless you Brother.
RIP brother
Awful story. God bless him and his family. Chiraq is No Country for Old Men.
Godspeed officer. That block is one of the worst in the city. He was probably doing church work over there.
Heard of this last night.
Like the stories of those who went to Viet Nam or Iraq only to be killed in Chicago.
Doesn't make any damn sense.
Prayers, and sorry for your loss, SCC, any others.
I don't know when it ends, if ever.
This country has killed off God, Family. This is the result.
Numbed.
Very sad day. I never met him, but people that knew him said he was a true gentleman. When will this social experiment end that is allowing unchecked violence? The criminals do what they want , but if you’re the police and try to stop them you’re the bad guy.
Upon retirement, flee from the city, or at least get out of the ghetto.
I just walked away never even cleaning out my locker. Why keep or want such afterwards?
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say. So be it. I'm doing what I can to help people and to especially help the young people. So far, I have positively impacted the lives of 23 people. This retired officer had a heart of gold. I'm certain he has also positively impacted the lives of people in his community. Not all cops are bad. We are just like any other profession. Don't judge us based on your preconceived prejudices.
He never stopped caring and trying to make a difference. The world needs more people like that. Semper Fi!!!
I can't recall ever meeting him but I wish I had. RIP Sir.
Rip Larry, sorry to his family!!! He was a fine dedicated man who has made a difference. He probably would have fed the offenders who ended up taking his life. What a shame.
Mayor Johnson go to another photo op with your $30,000 make up & hair! You fraud!! All black on black crime with no value of life. Pandering politicians Pritzker, Foxx, Prekwinkle , U.S. presidents & media have fueled the fire. This is the world you wished for...No Criminals held accountable
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say. So be it. I'm doing what I can to help people and to especially help the young people. So far, I have positively impacted the lives of 23 people. This retired officer had a heart of gold. I'm certain he has also positively impacted the lives of people in his community. Not all cops are bad. We are just like any other profession. Don't judge us based on your preconceived prejudices.
6/21/2024 07:30:00 AM
You are right some people may laugh, but I commend you. Like you said that is your neighborhood. you are walking the walk and leading from the from just as officer Neuman did. Every life you have impacted could impact others and hopefully more and more lives have some positive influences in life.
I remember him. A damn good man. Go with God Larry.
RIP and thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens of this city. God bless you and your family.
Worked alongside Larry Neuman in B&A. A nicer, more positive uplifting person you will probably never meet. His presence lit up the room and made the world a brighter place. Now that light has been extinguished.
To all of his family, friends and colleagues, deepest sympathies. No words can express the sorrow of his loss.
Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose of his soul. - RIP.
I was proud to work with and supervise Larry.
6/21/2024 12:20:00 AM
Give it up, "and supervise" was totally unnecessary. But at least you did not claim "he worked for me". That would have been a "Gene Roy" type of move.
I had the pleasure of attending one of his trainings last month. We chatted over having worked in some of the same districts and knowing some of the same old timers even though he retired a few years before I got on. I remember saying when will you finally retire yet he had such a positive outlook on his post retirement career and hobbies it was infectious. A jaded retired officer he was not. To think he was in his 70’s I would have never known. So youthful. Such a nice guy. Sad day for the department.
Believe Webb Treat was a black bomb tech in early 70’s well before Larry. But your correct on all other counts Larry was a good guy.
To the officer living in Englewood. You’re smart to stay there at this point. So many Mexicans have moved into englewood that your neighborhood will be valuable again very soon. The Mexican people will keep their houses nice and bring restaurants and other businesses back to the neighborhood. Who knows, ten years after that you might even see a few urban pioneers moving back in.
Even most vicious animals don't kill each other so discriminately
May he Rest In Peace .
Conehead cared for about the dude that tried to kill 4 police officers than any other victim of violence.
I am sick of stuff like this, I don’t blame anybody who decides to quit and move away. He sounds like a great guy who didn’t deserve this.
“…It's time to stop being fetal and be the officers we swore we'd be.”….
Amen. Do it in Larry’s honor.
Rest in Peace, Sergeant. You are already missed.
Retired, 30+
For anyone who knew Larry he was the Gold Standard of kindness, knowledge, wisdom and faith. I had the pleasure of talking with him almost everyday while at the airport and instantly knew he was the kind of man, policeman and neighbor we all aspire to be. I never heard him swear or talk negatively about anything or anyone. When is enough enough and people rise up instead of lay down to combat this brazen cult of evil and political malpractice that enables the collapse of civilized society. Don’t let a good man just die in vain as a meaningless statistic but use this nightmare as a rallying call for justice, change and respect in communities regardless of color, religion or socioeconomic staus. Right now the city of Oakland is introducing a petition to withdraw an ineffective and criminal coddling Mayor. Like Oakland use this horrible tragedy as a springboard for change and start the same petition here. In the current battle between Good and Evil unfortunately Evil is the 1927 Yankees and Good the 2024 White Sox. If not now…when? R.I.P. Larry and prayers for family.
So true about Gene Roy. Get off your pulpit Gene. You are a phony.
May God rest your soul. Semper Fi Marine !
1 – 27 of 27
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I just watched a channel 5 news clip about Larry Nueman. They can't find someone else from the department beside Gene Roy to say some kind words about Larry? What the FUCK. Of all the retired CPD members that knew Larry they interview the most disingenuous pos they could find. I can't find the words to express my anger. That idiot should not be allowed be to speak as a representative of CPD, especially the Bomb Squad. I was proud to work with and supervise Larry. Roy keeps putting himself in front of the camera thinking he can be relevant. He's a total narcissist.
God bless Larry. May are reest in peace with the Lord
6/21/2024 12:20:00 AM
roy was the greatest commander the department ever had,,,,, ask him,,, he'll tell you
Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Godspeed Brother Nueman.
Police the way you were taught and don't worry about that mayor of yours. Everyone is fed up-the public has your back , CPD ! What a terrible story.
Rest in Peace
To sum up his life of dedication in just a couple of words, "Semper Fidelis"... Always Faithful
He certainly has set the standard as that revered product of, "Chicago's Finest."
Rest in everlasting peace, fine sir, your work here is done.
Another angel gets his wings.
This is the caliber of a man that the young should aspire to be like. This man gave of himself over & over & over.
RIP dear brother.
Let Gods perpetual light shine upon you brother 🇺🇸
I met Larry some time ago while assigned to Ohare and he was with TSA, super nice and friendly guy. This is really sad news. God bless you Sir and God bless your family.
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say.
Well bless your heart for believing that but you should know better. Hope you aren’t raising children in that area. Only change that area needs to see is a bulldozer
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Upon retirement, flee from the city, or at least get out of the ghetto.
I just walked away never even cleaning out my locker. Why keep or want such afterwards?
Nice. Leave it for someone else to clean out.
I was in boot camp with Larry at MCRD in 1968.
We reconnected and on an annual basis our Platoon would go to Phoenix every year in October to
get together.
I asked Larry why he stayed in the hood? He answered "to set an example to the young folks
and show them that there were non-criminal options in life which were attainable".
A devout family man and a true American Hero. This senseless act is a tragedy!
To the Black Officer living in Englewood, I commend you for standing up and actually caring about your family, block and city. I live in 016 in a neighborhood that is slowly racially changing and has also been blessed to know most of my neighbors for 30 years. We are going through a transitional period of our most senior neighbors dying and their children selling the older outdated houses as a workman’s special, in turn young couples of all races are moving in and accepted into our block family. We need more officers like you instead of snide comments from PO’S who probably live in their parents basements. Larry was and will always be a role model, educator and kind hearted man who stood up to create change when so many men of his race take a knee and don’t affect anyone’s life. God Bless you to the officer and there is NO DOUBT where Larry is. This is a special guy that should be honored for service to his country, faith, family and made everyone around him a better person.
This ain't No Country For Old Men.
I've already posted my condolences. I see an alderman wants to close 31st beach early now due to violence. Just close the whole damn city. Check points in and out. Get it over with. Lock them in, no one gets out.
Anonymous said...
Police the way you were taught and don't worry about that mayor of yours. Everyone is fed up-the public has your back , CPD ! What a terrible story.
6/21/2024 12:33:00 PM
Jee thanks that's so comforting, coming from an anonymous civilian who probably lives in the suburbs. Sorry for the attitude but I've been burned by "the public" as many times as I've been burned by the department for "policing how I was taught." Thanks but no thanks. Just here for the paycheck now.
Had the opportunity to once upon a time work in the same unit with Gene Roy. As a patrolman he was smug, arrogant and a know it all. Got divorced and married politically the right woman and boom up the promotion ladder. A personality like a floor mop.
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say. So be it. I'm doing what I can to help people and to especially help the young people. So far, I have positively impacted the lives of 23 people. This retired officer had a heart of gold. I'm certain he has also positively impacted the lives of people in his community. Not all cops are bad. We are just like any other profession. Don't judge us based on your preconceived prejudices.
6/21/2024 07:30:00 AM
Best of luck to you. I hope it works out how you envision.
And to the deceased...RIP 🙏 .
Certainly sounds like the kind of fella I would of enjoyed working with.
Hey, I’m retired. Can I dump my old uniforms near the DNC just before it starts?
Add to the confusion.
Ot..
Damn MAGA at it again..
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/multiple-people-shot-blue-island-salvation-army-center-south-chicago-suburbs/#
Nice. Leave it for someone else to clean out.
6/21/2024 02:15:00 PM
Near nobody gives a fuck, and they kill the ones who do.
Retired in Texas……
Rest in peace brother…
Stay safe out there brothers and sisters in BLUE…
Biden, obama, Pritzker, and the Chicago and Crook County Democrat Politicians are fully responsible for the rampant crime and violence in our city, state, and Country, and the people who voted for them all have blood on their hands too
Reminds me of the Native American Chicago police officer Jesse Sixkiller who was a full blooded Cherokee Indian and worked in the old Town Hall district, 019. He became an activist for Native American rights and was the first Native American detective on the Chicago Police Department. He became a national representative and always proudly identified as a Chicago Police Officer. At age 78 and living in Phoenix, Arizona he was shot and killed in a home invasion.
This ain't No Country For Old Men.
6/21/2024 03:59:00 PM
This is precisely the country for old men.
Old men have lived a life. Thoroughly.
Old men have valid reasons to not tolerate shitheads, and the experiences to privide those life lessons to the fuck around, find out equation.
The older the man, the more free to provide said lessons to the shitheads.
And, old men know not to dilly dally, to scoot in a timely manner.
Old men don't give a fuck about being judged by 12, know they will soon be carried by 6, and know how to avoid the former and accept the latter.
Old men can, should they choose to, do this for the children.
Old man here.
Well regulated.
This is heart-rending.
How much longer shall we permit this?
"Anonymous said...
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say. So be it. I'm doing what I can to help people and to especially help the young people. So far, I have positively impacted the lives of 23 people. This retired officer had a heart of gold. I'm certain he has also positively impacted the lives of people in his community. Not all cops are bad. We are just like any other profession. Don't judge us based on your preconceived prejudices.
6/21/2024 07:30:00 AM"
You're a good man/woman.
Stay safe and may God's angels protect you.
Keep on keepin' on!
RIP Larry. Glad to have known and worked with him in Bomb & Arson. Semper Fi.
On the occasion when I worked 1115, I ran across this gentleman. Always had a good word, never made. It's a shame that people that knew him are not coming forward with information. Everyone on the block knows who did it, everyone. This officer remained part of the community, and this is how the community paid him back. So sad, Martin Luther king would be embarrassed.
I am a black police officer and I live in Englewood. Why? Because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here and I want to stay here to transform my community. Some of you may laugh or have something smart to say. So be it. I'm doing what I can to help people and to especially help the young people. So far, I have positively impacted the lives of 23 people. This retired officer had a heart of gold. I'm certain he has also positively impacted the lives of people in his community. Not all cops are bad. We are just like any other profession. Don't judge us based on your preconceived prejudices.
And this is the thanks the neighborhood gave him. Good luck to you but its a lost cause
How much longer shall we permit this?
6/21/2024 09:53:00 PM
Until the end of time.
I knew this gentleman, he was a damn good guy. Shocked us all this happened to him. God bless him and his family. And may there be a firey reprisal on the savages that did this to him.
and I wonder how many of those liberal skanks on "the view" live in black neighborhoods??
CWB has pics of suspects. Listed as between 16 and 21. My ass, they're still teenagers, and on the low end.
There is no community in these communities, only commonalities of criminalities.
The only helpful thing for the very young in these areas is to leave these areas and never look back.
Toxic very young humans cannot be de-toxified while remaining saturated with the toxins they are immersed in by being in these areas.
Practically before reaching puberty, certainly not much longer thereafter, the toxicity is imbued too thoroughly for de-toxification.
For these, many as they are, salvation, of wet fart value to them, may be attainable, after their tainted souls leave this life.
If not, too fucking bad, for them.
Hey, I’m retired. Can I dump my old uniforms near the DNC just before it starts?
Add to the confusion.
6/21/2024 06:29:00 PM
Sure. Just make sure the city flags are not upside down. Good luck with that. Ha!
I just watched a channel 5 news clip about Larry Nueman. They can't find someone else from the department beside Gene Roy to say some kind words about Larry? What the FUCK. Of all the retired CPD members that knew Larry they interview the most disingenuous pos they could find. I can't find the words to express my anger. That idiot should not be allowed be to speak as a representative of CPD, especially the Bomb Squad. I was proud to work with and supervise Larry. Roy keeps putting himself in front of the camera thinking he can be relevant. He's a total narcissist.
God bless Larry. May are reest in peace with the Lord
6/21/2024 12:20:00 AM
He's trying to make everybody forget he left with his tail between his legs and landed on the DO NOT HIRE list.
Biden, obama, Pritzker, and the Chicago and Crook County Democrat Politicians are fully responsible for the rampant crime and violence in our city, state, and Country, and the people who voted for them all have blood on their hands too
Above is true , but the problem is many victims,family of victims,neighbors of victims voted for all the above responsible for crime in the Hood.
Post a Comment
<< Home