Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jeremy Chambers was killed in an automobile crash on Illinois Route 3, near Queeny Avenue, when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver.
An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck the patrol car of Officer Chambers head-on. The impact caused his vehicle to overturn, trapping him inside. Rescue crews were able to extricate Officer Chambers before being flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The drunk driver, who had a blood-alcohol content of over twice the legal limit, was convicted of aggravated driving under the influence and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Officer Chambers had served with the Cahokia Police Department for 2½ years, beginning as a Police Explorer in 1995, before becoming a deputy marshal in 2001. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for eight years. Officer Chambers was survived by his parents, sister, and brother. His father, brother, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law all served in law enforcement.
Survivors
Officer Chambers was survived by his parents, sister, and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Chambers gave the Cahokia Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cahokia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Chambers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jeremy Preston "Jay" Chambers 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 Cahokia Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jeremy Preston "Jay" Chambers's cause is highlighted.
How Jeremy Preston "Jay" Chambers Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 7 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jeremy Preston "Jay" Chambers is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jeremy Preston "Jay" Chambers was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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