Bio & Incident Details
Age: 32
Tour: 4 years
Badge # 12225
Cause: Struck by train
Incident Date: 9/18/2002
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Benjamin Perez was struck and killed by a commuter train while conducting a stakeout on the west side.
Officer Perez and his partner were on a railroad trestle above Spaulding Avenue when a train approached. Officer Perez's partner was able to jump to safety, but Officer Perez was pulled underneath the passing train.
Officer Perez is a 4 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department; He is survived by his wife and three children.
