Police Officer Benjamin Perez

Police Officer Benjamin Perez | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Benjamin Perez

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, September 18, 2002

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Benjamin Perez

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.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 12225

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train

stakeout

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Still in my prayers. Never forgotten. Continue to watch over us. May you continue to Rest In Peace.

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