It was just over a week ago when Preston was shot and killed outside of her Avalon Park home.
Preston was on the force for three years and was working her way up. Friends and colleagues told CBS 2 there was something about her presence that made them instantly like her., but instead, her family had to accept the huge accomplishment for her.
Many attended the visitation, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, who spoke about yet another Chicago first responder dying in the line of duty, the fifth this year. Officer Preston's funeral on Wednesday will be aired live on CBS 2 and our digital steaming network starting at 10 a.m.
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