Correctional Officer Kevin J. Brewer

Kevin J. Brewer

Correctional Officer Kevin Brewer suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to multiple incidents inside the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

Officer Brewer, a member of the facility's Emergency Response Team, had responded to several incidents during his shift. He was found unresponsive in the booking area of the facility at approximately 8:30 pm.

Other officers immediately began CPR. He was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Officer Brewer had served with the Will County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.