Correctional Officer Lawrence A. "Frank" Kush, Jr., Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

Correctional Officer Lawrence A. "Frank" Kush, Jr.

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, July 2, 1989

Lawrence A. "Frank" Kush, Jr.

Correctional Officer Lawrence Kush was murdered by three inmates at the Stateville Correctional Center.

Two of the inmates were sentenced to life in prison for the murder and the other inmate died while awaiting trial.

Correctional Officer Kush had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, July 1, 1989
Weapon Blunt object; Pipe
Offender Sentenced to life

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I arrived 9 months after he was murdered It was the first story I heard in the academy. He was known as a tru e. professional and well liked by co workers and supervisors

Former Stateville CO
Dept of Veteran Affairs

February 11, 2018