Officer Jimmie Lamar Haynes

Officer Jimmie Lamar Haynes

Chicago Housing Authority Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, August 17, 1991

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Jimmie Lamar Haynes

Officer Jimmie Haynes was shot by a sniper as he stood in the parking lot of the Robert Taylor Homes public housing complex. He was walking to his patrol car behind 4525 South Federal Street when he was shot.

He was transported to Mercy Hospital and Nursing Center where he died of his wound the next day.

Officer Haynes was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, and two brothers.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 028
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Friday, August 16, 1991
  • Weapon Rifle; AR-15
  • Offender Convicted of murder

ambush, sniper

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In memory of the ultimate sacrifice my fellow CHAPD Officer Jimmie Lamar Haynes made.
I salute him as I reflect on his bravery, passion and devotion to serve and protect a neglected and underserved community.
I have love for this brother because of what he stood for and what he will always represent.
God bless his legacy.

Former FTO Yvonne E. Moore- Roundtree
Chicago Housing Authority Police Department

June 6, 2024

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