Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed while responding to reports of an armed man leaving a bank in the 1000 block of Lake Street at about 9:30 am.
He and other officers encountered the man two blocks away, in the 800 block of Lake Street, and instructed him to show his hands. The man produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Detective Reddins in the side. Other officers returned fire and wounded the subject before taking him into custody.
Detective Reddins was transported to Loyola University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wound approximately 30 minutes later.
The suspect, who had an extensive criminal record, was charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Detective Reddins had served with the Oak Park Police Department for five years and previously served with the Metra Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and mother.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Reddins gave the Oak Park Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oak Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Reddins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Allan Reddins is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Oak Park Police Department, 3 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Allan Reddins's cause is highlighted.
How Allan Reddins Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Allan Reddins is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Allan Reddins was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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