OFFICER DOWN CHICAGO IL www.privateofficer.com
Posted by privateofficernews on June 2, 2009
OFFICER DOWN
Police Officer Alejandro (Alex) Valadez
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 9534
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, June 1, 2009
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Alex Valadez was shot and killed while investigating reports of gunfire on South Hermitage Road shortly after midnight. As he and his partner were questioning several residents a vehicle drove up and an occupant opened fire, striking Officer Valadez once in the leg and once in the head.
Police Officer Alejandro (Alex) Valadez
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 9534
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, June 1, 2009
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Alex Valadez was shot and killed while investigating reports of gunfire on South Hermitage Road shortly after midnight. As he and his partner were questioning several residents a vehicle drove up and an occupant opened fire, striking Officer Valadez once in the leg and once in the head.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later in the day.
Officer Valadez had served with the agency for three years. He is survived by his parents, sister, brother, and girlfriend. His siblings and girlfriend also serve with the Chicago Police Department.
Agency Contact Information
Chicago Police Department
3510 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: (312) 746-6000
Please contact the Chicago Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
