Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 12225
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: September 18, 2002
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Benjamin Perez was struck and killed by a commuter train while conducting a stakeout on the west side on railroad tracks between 2100 and Cermak Rd.
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 was a 4 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, his son, parents, and five siblings.