Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1

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AROUND THE COUNTRY 1 Illinois Officer Killed, 1 Critically Wounded in Hotel Shooting A manhunt is underway in Kankakee County, IL, after one police officer was killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday night, Dec. 29th at a hotel in the village of Bradley. Around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Bradley Police responded to the Comfort Inn hotel after a call about dogs barking in an unattended vehicle in the parking lot. Police said the officers located the vehicle and the possible owner inside a hotel room. Both officers were shot after trying to talk with the people inside the room, Bradley police confirmed. Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, 49, died at the hospital and Officer Tyler J. Bailey, 27, was critically wounded. Police said an arrest warrant was issued for 25-year-old Darius Sullivan in connection with the shooting, NBC Chicago reports. They are also looking for another person of interest believed to be involved in the case. A ,000.00 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. On Thursday, Dec. 30, The Bradley Police Department issued the following Press Release: On Wednesday, December 29thth, 2021, at approximately 21:41 hrs. the Bradley Police Department responded to the Comfort Inn 1500 north State Route 50, for reported dogs barking in an unattended vehicle which was parked in the parking lot. Upon arrival officers located a vehicle and a room inside the hotel where the possible owner of the vehicle was staying. Officers initiated conversation with the subjects in the room and while during conversation the officers were attacked by the subjects occupying the room, whereas both officers were shot. Both officers were transported to nearby hospitals where one officer has died, and the other is in critical condition and is currently undergoing surgery. Identities of both officers are held pending notification. An arrest warrant has been issued for a Darius D Sullivan M/B 06/21/1996. We are also looking for another person of interest that we believe was involved with the case. Bradley Officer Tyler J. Bailey IS PROUD TO SUPPORT FOR HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL 22 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 23