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* Just awful…
Please also pray for her wounded partner, who is in the hospital fighting for his life. We're asking for everyone to lift up this officer and his family as we pray for his recovery.
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) August 8, 2021
* Roundup…
* Who Was Ella French? Chicago Cop Killed in the Line of Duty ‘Wanted to Do Good’: His sister was not married and didn’t have any children, he added, contrary to reports on social media.
* Chicago officer Ella French shot dead, another officer critically wounded during traffic stop
* ‘God took the wrong kid.’ Brother of slain officer Ella French speaks about younger sister; second cop fighting for his life
* City In Mourning, Third Suspect In Custody After Shooting That Left Chicago Police Officer Ella French Dead, Second Officer Critically Injured
* A Chicago police officer is dead and another is fighting for his life following a shooting during a traffic stop
* Police Departments From Across US Offer Condolences After Chicago Officer Killed
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:35 am
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Deepest condolences to the officer’s family, friends and colleagues.
The “defund the police” concept pushed by some on the far left would be an utter failure. It’s a knee-jerk reaction, something we don’t need to try to solve problems as deeply entrenched as gun violence.
Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:43 am
Officer French’s passing is a tragedy for every Chicagoan. She served her city well, and what happened is terrible and downright unacceptable.
But this has nothing to do with “defund the police”. Chicago has continued to invest more and more in its police department and this tragedy still occurred. For any other government program that continually increased its budget despite stable or worsening performance outcomes, there would (rightfully) be outrage and demands for audits and accountability.
Decreasing – or increasing – the funds allocated to law enforcement has no direct correlation to this tragedy, and anyone on either side using this tragic loss of life to try to push a political agenda in either direction should be ashamed of themselves.
Comment by Sterling Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:50 am
Thoughts and prayers to the officer’s family. Violence against police is, unfortunately, a growing trend.
https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/violence-against-police-rising-nationwide-fbi-data-shows/
Comment by Donnie Elgin Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:55 am
==Chicago has continued to invest more and more in its police department and this tragedy still occurred.==
this 100%
Comment by Dosseis Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:56 am
If we can’t keep guns out of the hands of criminals, and apparently we can’t, then we need to put the shooters in a place where they can’t have guns. And keep them there until they’re too old to pull a trigger.
RIP Officer French. Thanks for taking on a thankless job and giving your life to protect and serve.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 10:57 am
Truly heartbreaking, the interview with her brother was tough to get through.
My thoughts and prayers for her family and friends at this very difficult time.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:01 am
Was a video of her trying to help on that botched warrant arrest of that poor lady. she came by after the raid asking to help. She sounded so calm and helpful. God bless her and her family
Comment by DuPage Saint Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:03 am
==Chicago has continued to invest more and more in its police department==
No it hasn’t. Since Daley broke Chicago and Rahm’s slash and burn from 2011, CPD gets less money today than in 2010 when you factor inflation
Comment by Callitlikeitis Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:19 am
Peace and condolences to her family and friends and her colleagues. Healing to her partner. Peace to all.
Comment by Amalia Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:28 am
The body cam and squad car videos need to be released to show all of Chicago what happened and what police officers have to deal with on a consistent basis.
Comment by Hannibal Lecter Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:33 am
===The body cam and squad car videos===
Works both ways. Otherwise there would rarely be delays in showing those videos… no matter the instance.
This tragedy is one of heartbreak.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:35 am
=== Works both ways. Otherwise there would rarely be delays in showing those videos… no matter the instance. ===
Not sure what this means, but I am not trying to say that protocols shouldn’t be followed when it comes to releasing the videos. I’m sure that over due time, they will be released.
Comment by Hannibal Lecter Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:37 am
The quick disinformation campaign on the officer killed was incredible. I know it’s all my in-laws will talk about and when I tell them it was all actually FAKE NEWS they will scoff and move on like that lie is one worth telling.
May her memory be a blessing.
Comment by Cool Papa Bell Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:56 am
A terrible tragedy. My condolences to the families.
HL, this is not what officers have to deal with on a consistent basis but it is something they have to be prepared for at any moment.
Comment by Original Rambler Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 12:17 pm
“No it hasn’t. Since Daley broke Chicago and Rahm’s slash and burn from 2011, CPD gets less money today than in 2010 when you factor inflation.”
Not true at all. Look at the chart at https://www.civicfed.org/civic-federation/blog/what-chicago-police-department-budget
The police department budget has gone up every year since 2012. The inflation rate rate has been 2% or lower since 2012, only recently breaking past 2% this year.
Comment by Fly like an eagle Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 1:13 pm
My condolences to the family…and best wishes that her partner recovers.
A chilling reminder why LEOs put their hand on the trunk when conducting a traffic stop
Comment by Jocko Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 1:21 pm
- Callitlikeitis - Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 11:19 am:
Chicago spends way more on police today than in the past and spent nearly a quarter of its COVID relief money on cops too.
https://www.voanews.com/usa/race-america/chicago-nearly-ttripled-capita-police-spending-1964
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-lightfoot-covid-19-police-spending-20210217-uohx77y36nblrf2526whoedkgi-story.html
Comment by Shield Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 1:28 pm
Feds charge alleged straw purchaser of gun used in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/8/9/22617216/chicago-police-officer-ella-french-killed-feds-charge-straw-purchaser-gun?utm_campaign=chicago.suntimes&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Comment by Shield Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 3:32 pm
Tragic, but I don’t get the police turning their backs on the Mayor. she’s not a defunder, she did not want the full on community decision making for police oversight, the contract is being negotiated well and their (nutty) union leader seems happy with it. I get that there is violence but she’s not the reason.
Comment by Amalia Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 4:00 pm
Amelia, I don’t really get it either. She doesn’t control the courts. And people have free will.
Comment by All this Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 4:05 pm
Bless Ella French and those she left behind.
I hope the best for her partner, may he recover physically and mentally.
Comment by FormerParatrooper Monday, Aug 9, 21 @ 8:54 pm