Fox Lake shooting react
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015 - Posted by Rich Miller
* No doubt you’ve heard of or have been following today’s big story about slain Fox Lake Police Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz. The latest as of 3:53 pm…
CNN is reporting one of the three suspects in the shooting is in custody[ADDING: CNN has walked back its story - all three men are still at large]. Heavily armed police have conducted an extensive manhunt through the day in the village for three male suspects who are considered armed and dangerous.
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The Fox Lake police officer shot and killed while chasing three suspects Tuesday morning was a 32-year veteran of the force who went by the nickname “G.I. Joe” and was married with four children, according to police and family.
“He’s got four sons who are going to have to go on alone,” said Terry Resetar, mother-in-law of the slain officer, Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.
Gliniewicz radioed shortly before 8 a.m. while on routine patrol that he was going to check on some suspicious activity, Lake County sheriff’s spokesman Chris Covelli said during a news conference.
He then radioed he was in a “foot pursuit” but communication was lost after that, Covelli said. Other officers responded and found him shot near Route 12 and Sayton Road, he said.
Gliniewicz was discovered in a marshy area, stripped of his gun and other gear, according to Lake County Undersheriff Raymond Rose. He died at the scene, the undersheriff said.
* They only recently released the name of the officer, which is why it’s not mentioned in these reacts. Let’s start with the ISP…
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have deployed multiple resources to assist the Fox Lake Police Department in the apprehension of two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a Fox Lake police officer.
ISP Patrol, Zone 1 Investigations, ISP SWAT, ISP Air Operations, and several investigative support units are on scene at this time assisting with the search.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Lake County Sheriff’s Detective Covelli at 847-313-9350 immediately.
* Illinois FOP…
“Today the Fraternal Order of Police lost a fellow member and brother who died heroically serving his community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the slain officer’s family, friends and fellow police officers. He leaves a legacy of several decades of service to Fox Lake for which we are humbly grateful,” said Illinois FOP President Chris Southwood. “This is the very real danger that all law enforcement officials knowingly face every day when they put on the badge and go out to protect all of us. We pledge to honor his memory by continuing to protect and serve the citizens of Illinois, and hope that those responsible can be quickly apprehended without further bloodshed and brought to justice.”
* Rep. Barb Wheeler…
“As information continues to come in about the shooting of another police officer in the line of duty in Fox Lake, I hope we can all remain calm and pray for the officer’s family and the other officers in harms way right now,” Wheeler, a Crystal Lake Republican, said in a statement. “Eleven police officers have needless lost their lives since Aug. 20th alone in America because of shootings and sadly our communities have been directly impacted today.”
* US Rep. Bob Dold…
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Lieutenant Gliniewicz this morning as he was performing his duty to protect our community,” Rep. Dold said. “Today is a heartbreaking reminder of the sacrifices made every day by those who have dedicated their lives to protect us. My thoughts and prayers are with Lieutenant Gliniewicz’s family, friends, fellow officers and the entire Fox Lake community. As the search for the suspects continues, I strongly encourage all members of our community to stay alert and remain vigilant.”
- sal-says - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:08 pm:
Another terrible tragedy. Too many lives are being lost to gun violence.
EVERY law enforcement supervisor needs to tell his/her officers: If you come across ’suspicious activity’, WAIT FOR BACKUP, unless you are in a life or death situation.
Tell them today. And remind them often. While understanding these events are not a normal everyday occurrence, the officer’s life matters, too.
- Stones - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:13 pm:
Condolences to the fallen Officer’s family.
- Wordslinger - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:15 pm:
Geez, 32 years on the job.
Anyone want to trot out their “bloated public employee union pension” tantrum?
Given the time and place, I’m guessing he surprised these three in the middle of some sort of illegal transaction and at least one of them lost tneir heads.
I imagine fhe one in custody is saying it wasn’t him.
The other two will be in custody soon. The call went out too quickly and they’re way too hot. They can’t run, and they can’t hide for long.
- John A Logan - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:27 pm:
Deeply Saddening.
- Amalia - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:27 pm:
condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the fallen officer. to law enforcement on the job right now trying to get the other two evil doers into custody, stay safe out there friends.
- phocion - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:28 pm:
Greatest respect for law enforcement. Yes, we read about the bad apples, and they should be drummed out. But most are like this brave individual, putting their lives on the line everyday to protect us all. Condolences to his family and his brothers and sisters in blue.
- Wordslinger - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:37 pm:
TR, what in the world are you talking about?
- Prairiestatedem - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:37 pm:
God bless the LT and his family. Let us pray for those who survive him and that justice be done for the soon to be apprehended murderers. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his community and for Illinois. RIP
- phocion - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:53 pm:
Yeah, TR. What the heck are you talking about? The officer was armed, as were the criminals. The bad guys committed an evil deed. They will be punished - hopefully severely. No one needs to be making speeches about the 2nd amendment at a time like this.
- Stu - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:53 pm:
Earlier reports of one suspect being captured have been retracted. All 3 still at large.
- Just saying - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:55 pm:
The job of a police officer is a thankless job. God Bless the officer and his family.
- Wensicia - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 4:57 pm:
Very sad. I have no doubt the police will find the killers, but a lot of woods and uninhabited open space up here, especially in this part of the county.
- ISP Retired - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 5:01 pm:
They didn’t send their helicopter, oh that’s right they got rid of them years ago because they cost too much.
- Last Bull Moose - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 5:19 pm:
Condolences. It is a rough world, and seems to be getting more dangerous.
ISP retired, answer today might be 5 or 6 drones with cameras and infrared.
- LTTP2 - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 5:39 pm:
Thank you, Rich, for demonstrating that this is important to all of us by including it here. God bless the Lt, his family, and those scouring for his killer(s). G-dspeed.
- illini - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 5:52 pm:
Condolences to the family and all who worked with this officer. I have family that are ISP and I am concerned about them every day!
- Wordslinger - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 6:04 pm:
The papers have been full of a homicide spike across the country this year.
NYT today, biggest homicide increases among major cities, YTD:
Milwaukee, up 76%
St. Louis, up 60%
Baltimore, up 56%
Houston, DC, up 44%
Chicago is up 20%.
- thoughts matter - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 6:14 pm:
Condolences and thank you to the family. We honor your lost family member. We hope the suspects are found swiftly and that you see justice as soon as possible.
- Tc - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 8:19 pm:
Prayers go out to the family, 30 years of service to the community is most admirable. Every active police weapon should have a GPS tracking device.
- FormerParatrooper - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 8:30 pm:
Condolences to the Officers family and the Police who all feel this loss.
- Tom K. - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 9:31 pm:
Another fallen hero. Caterpillar doesn’t build a machine that can dig a hole deep enough to throw the scum who did this into.
- walker - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 10:01 pm:
Tragic death of a brave public servant.
- Eddy - Tuesday, Sep 1, 15 @ 10:45 pm:
Rest in peace G.I. Joe. Stay safe all my street peeps.
- Honeydo - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 7:09 am:
trying to make post, attempting again
- Notorious RBG - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:24 am:
@ Wordslinger - it’s worth noting that while Chicago is up 20% YTD over 2014, 2014 was a record low year for homicides in Chicago - the lowest in almost 5 decades, according to a Dec 2014 Sun-Times story
- not forgotten - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:43 am:
Rest in peace, I wish the best for the family and officers that worked with him.