Patrolwoman Debra Sue Corr

Debra Sue Corr

Patrolwoman Debra Corr was shot and killed with her own weapon after making a stop for a traffic violation at Colfax and Moline Streets. As she attempted to arrest the suspect he broke free, gained control of her service weapon, and shot and killed her. A passing police Explorer stopped to offer assistance and was shot in the back and wounded. The suspect was arrested at his home as he attempted to saw the handcuffs off of his wrist.

Patrolwoman Corr had served with the agency for one year.