Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, January 7, 1991
Add to My HeroesEddie N. Jones, Jr.
Officer Eddie N. Jones was shot and mortally wounded during a narcotics investigation.
After Officer Jones and his partner made an arrest near 2401 W. Cermak Road, the offender stated that he would lead the officers to his drug source. The informant, in the back seat of the police vehicle suddenly drew a concealed weapon and fired. Officer Jones and his partner were both wounded in the exchange; Officer Jones' wounds were fatal.
The shooter was apprehended and sentenced to life.
Officer Jones is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years, 3 months
- Badge 11120
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 100 years for all counts
Most Recent Reflection
View all 103 ReflectionsI can't believe it has been 31 years. Seems like yesterday. Eddie you are truly missed, not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
God Bless You
Mike DiVittorio
Lt Michael DiVittorio
Chicago Police
January 7, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths

Deputy Sheriff Jeff L. Hermanson
Saunders County Sheriff's Office, NE
EOW: June 22, 2022

Sergeant John K. Williams
Coralville Police Department, IA
EOW: July 3, 2022

Police Officer Jacob Russell Chaffins
Prestonsburg Police Department, KY
EOW: July 1, 2022

Deputy Sheriff William Edward Petry
Floyd County Sheriff's Office, KY
EOW: June 30, 2022

Captain Ralph Harlow Frasure
Prestonsburg Police Department, KY
EOW: June 30, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Bradley Steven Henry Johnson
Bibb County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: June 30, 2022

Reserve Officer Jeffrey Richardson
Poteet Police Department, TX
EOW: June 29, 2022

Sergeant Richard Lopez
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, AZ
EOW: June 28, 2022

Detention Officer Jeremiah James Story
Perry County Sheriff's Office, AR
EOW: June 22, 2022