Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, July 2, 1989
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: July 1, 1989
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Pipe
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Correctional Officer Lawrence Kush was murdered by three inmates at the Stateville Correctional Center.
Two of the inmates were sentenced to life in prison for the murder, and the other inmate died while awaiting trial.
Correctional Officer Kush had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.