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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cahokia Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Jeremy is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 4 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 2006, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2006, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeremy was 26. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 26. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.5% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Cahokia Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Cahokia Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jeremy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
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