Police Officer Andre H. Van Vegten, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Andre H. Van Vegten

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, November 2, 2017

Andre H. Van Vegten

Police Officer Andre Van Vegten succumbed to injuries sustained on January 8th, 1997, while responding to a shooting call.

His vehicle struck a cement planter near the intersection of Cicero Avenue and 46th Street. He was transported to a local hospital where he lapsed into a coma for six weeks. He remained paralyzed and his health continued to deteriorate until he passed away as a result of his injuries on November 2nd, 2017.

Officer Van Vegten had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years at the time of the crash. He is survived by his daughter.

Bio

Age 65
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Wednesday, January 8, 1997

emergency response, shots fired call

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I hope that everyone will find comfort in the scripture Acts 24:15-"And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous andAnd I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection+ of both the righteous and the unrighteous the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again in Paradise on Earth, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
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August 23, 2018