Charges to be announced in shooting that killed Cook County Sheriff's deputy
CHICAGO -- Charges will be announced Thursday in the shooting that killed a Cook County sheriff's deputy while he was off duty this week.Meanwhile, a vigil was held Wednesday night for the deputy, Rafael Wordlaw, who was just days shy of what would have been his 32nd birthday when his life was taken.The vigil made clear that Wordlaw was loved by many. Messages of condolence came from his family, friends, and fellow deputies—and from other law enforcement agencies across the area.
Wordlaw was shot in the chest, and drove wounded for a half a mile before his car hit a pole.He later died.'It's a tragedy,' said Kendal Wordlaw. 'You know, that was my only brother—my big brother.'A day after the shooting and just shy of his 32nd birthday, Wordlaw's loved ones gathered Wednesday night to remember him with a balloon release.'He loved everybody. He was a good man,' said Wordlaw's sister, Francesca Wordlaw.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy killed in Chicago gas station shootingAn off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy who was wounded during a shootout at a South Side gas station died after crashing his car into a pole Tuesday morning.
Read more »
Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy killed in shootout, crash in ChicagoA hardworking off-duty Cook County corrections officer was killed in a shootout early Tuesday during an attempted robbery at a gas station in the Woodlawn…
Read more »
Person of interest in custody for shooting death of off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputyA person of interest is in custody in relation to the shooting death of Cook County Sheriff Deputy Rafael Wordlaw, according to police.
Read more »
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack retiring to become director of Alabama Sheriff’s AssocationA memo circulating by Mack information the Baldwin County Sheriff's family that he will retire in 'late summer or early fall.'
Read more »
Erick Alfaro cold case: Cook County sheriff seeks public's help in 2022 murderIt’s been two years since a 14-year-old boy was killed just steps from his home in the northwest suburbs. Now the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the two suspected gunmen.
Read more »
Cook County Jail detainee dies after medical emergency, sheriff's office saysA Cook County jail detainee died Friday, officials said.
Read more »