Two Chicago police officers, Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo, were killed after being struck by an oncoming train on Monday. They were pursuing a suspected gunman at the time of the accident.
Two Chicago police officers were killed on Monday, both being struck by an oncoming train as they chased a suspected gunman.
The officers, 31-year-old Conrad Gary and 36-year-old Eduardo Marmolejo, were stationed in the 5th District, an area that has been hit with multiple tragedies and fatalities this year.
Last month, 28-year-old Samuel Jiminez was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call outside Mercy Hospital. Another officer, 47-year-old Vinita Williams, collapsed at the station and died in July, while two other officers employed at the station committed suicide.
All six worked in the 5th District, as did Commander Paul Byers, who was shot and killed in February.
“Shock. I mean here we are again. It highlights again just how dangerous this job can be.
