Correctional Officer Nikkii S. Bostic-Jones, Cook County Sheriff's Office

Correctional Officer Nikkii S. Bostic-Jones

Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Nikkii S. Bostic-Jones

Correctional Officer Nikkii Bostic-Jones was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on California Avenue while walking from the sheriff's office parking lot to the maximum security wing of the county jail just before 11:00 pm.

As she crossed the street she was struck by a van, causing her to be thrown into the path of an oncoming sheriff's office patrol car. She was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The driver of the van fled the scene but was arrested several days later. He was charged with reckless homicide, driving on a revoked license, and multiple other violations.

Officer Bostic-Jones had served with the Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections for 12 years. She is survived by her husband, 6-year-old daughter, and six siblings.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 12 years
Badge 4151

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with homicide

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 17, 2018