Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, March 19, 2002
Add to My HeroesDonald Joseph Marquez
Police Officer Donald Joseph Marquez was shot and killed as he was serving an arrest warrant in the 2400 block of North Avers Avenue.
A 77-year-old resident opened fire with two .22 caliber handguns. Officer Marquez was struck several times. He succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.
The assailant was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with backup officers.
Officer Marquez was a 20-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, a grandson, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 8620
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, March 18, 2002
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Shot and Killed
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