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Police Officer Gary Hibbs suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a subject at an apartment on 14th Place.
He and other officers had responded to the apartment on March 4th, 2021, to investigate a domestic violence call. During the investigation, he attempted to place a subject under arrest, but the man resisted and began fighting with him. Officer Hibbs collapsed during the struggle.
Officer Hibbs was transported to Franciscan Hospital, where he remained until passing away on March 12th, 2021.
Officer Hibbs had served with the Chicago Heights Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, and four grandchildren. His son also serves as a police officer with the agency.
Officer Hibbs had served with the Chicago Heights Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, and four grandchildren. His son also serves as a police officer with the agency.
Survivors
He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, and four grandchildren.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Hibbs gave the Chicago Heights Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hibbs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chicago Heights Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Gary is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Gary is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 8 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gary was 61. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Gary had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 61. 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. Gary had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 61. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gary had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 5.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Chicago Heights Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Chicago Heights Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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