This is also the first time a CPD officer has died in the line of duty since Mayor Lori Lightfoot took office. So you've got to approach each traffic stop like that, and that's tough."įrench joined the Chicago Police Department in 2018 after previously working with the Cook County Sheriff's Department.įrench is the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty since 1988. "Traffic stops have always been a tough thing for police, because you know what you're doing but you have no idea what that person is, if they're wanted for some heinous crime," said Phil Cline, executive director of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
"To die over a traffic stop, I am sorry, that just hurt me so bad," said Yvette Smith, neighbor paying her respects. The neighbors said they tackled the man, who was also armed with a gun, and waited for officers to take him into custody. Neighbors said he jumped the fence to get away.
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Video shows who neighbors identified as the driver of the car, now identified by police as Eric Morgan, running from the scene. Neighbors who lived nearby said they heard at least four gunshots. Police said the three suspects were being pulled over in a routine traffic stop Saturday night near 63rd Street and Bell Avenue in West Englewood when police said they exchanged gunfire with the community safety officers, including Officer French. "She was an amazing person to be around."įirst responders showed their support with another group of firefighters bringing a few boxes of donuts to Area One Monday for officers.Ī third suspect is in stable condition at Christ Hospital, police said. "She was courageous, spontaneous," said CPD Officer Erica Hernandez, fighting tears. The 29-year-old was remembered with the raising of a purple and black mourning flag.Ī vigil was held in West Englewood for her Monday night, the spot where she was killed marked with a cross bearing her name and her department photo. He said his niece is now doing well, and the family is very grateful for the outcome.įlags across the city are flying at half-staff. The baby's uncle said French actually drove to the hospital herself, and that the family wanted to thank her. RELATED: Chicago shooting: 1-month-old shot in head among 7 wounded in Englewood David Brown.įrench was one of the officers who took a 1-month-old baby and her mother to the hospital on July 2 when the baby was shot in the head during a mass shooting in Englewood. "This is the first step toward justice as we work to honor our fallen officer and her partner," said CPD Supt. Emonte did not appear in court he is hospitalized at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn after police shot him following the shootings of French and her partner. Both officers fell to the ground, and body cameras were still rolling and captured the suspect stepping over the officers' bodies while carrying a gun.Įmonte, also known as "Monte," and Eric Morgan were both ordered held without bond after Tuesday hearings.
Investigators say he struggled with police, and had his gun in his waistband.Īccording to officials, both officers had their guns holstered when Emonte pulled out a gun and fired at both officers. But police say Emonte Morgan, who was sitting in the back seat, would not cooperate. When officer French asked Eric Morgan to hand over the car keys and get out, he did. The I-Team acquired a still frame of police bodycam from the night of the fatal shooting, that shows the moment before a firefight began.
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