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Chicago Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty

Chicago Police Officer Richard Francis, 60, was killed in the line of duty on July 2, 2008. Police said he was on routine patrol when he saw a woman acting erratically and harassing people at a bus stop. He stepped out of his squad car to investigate and got into a struggle with the woman, who grabbed his gun and shot him in the head. Francis was the first Chicago police officer shot and killed while on duty since 2002.

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Chicago Police Officer Richard Francis, a 27-year veteran officer, received several commendations throughout his career as an officer and his time serving with the U.S. Navy.

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