Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Eddie N. Jones was shot and mortally wounded during a narcotics investigation. After Officer Jones and his partner made an arrest near 2401 W. Cermak Road, the offender stated that he would lead the officers to his drug source. The informant, in the back seat of the police vehicle, suddenly drew a concealed weapon and fired. Officer Jones and his partner were both wounded in the exchange; Officer Jones' wounds were fatal. The shooter was apprehended and sentenced to life. Officer Jones had served with the Chicago Police Department for over four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jones gave the Chicago Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Eddie N. Jones, Jr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eddie N. Jones, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Eddie N. Jones, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 100 years for all counts
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eddie N. Jones, Jr. is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eddie N. Jones, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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