Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, August 21, 1998
Add to My HeroesMichael Anthony Ceriale
Police Officer Michael Ceriale was working undercover conducting a narcotics surveillance at 4101 S Federal Street.
During the surveillance he was spotted by the offenders who entered a nearby apartment building and informed one of the gang's "security guards," a 16-year-old juvenile. The juvenile exited the building and fired once in his direction from about 60 to 70 yards, striking Officer Ceriale in the abdomen, just below his vest.
Officer Ceriale passed away from his wounds six days later.
The subject who murdered Officer Ceriale was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge 17429
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, August 15, 1998
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 60 years
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View all 94 ReflectionsGrowing up in Chicago in 80’s and 90’s, this one stuck with me. I hope his family is at peace. He died a hero.
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