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Police Officer Frank Russo suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect following a brief foot pursuit.
Officer Russo and another officer, while working an off-duty assignment, were attempting to arrest a man who was causing a disturbance at a local club. The suspect and a friend fled the scene and were being pursued by the officers for approximately one block.
As they began to struggle with the man, Officer Russo collapsed and his partner immediately called for assistance. Officer Russo was transported to Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The suspect was charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery to a police officer, four counts of misdemeanor resisting a police officer and one count of misdemeanor battery.
Officer Russo had served with the Schaumburg Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, sister and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Russo gave the Schaumburg Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Schaumburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Russo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Frank is the only officer of Schaumburg Police Department remembered here.
Frank is one of 45 officers lost to cardiac events in IL, 3.4% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Frank is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 1 officer in IL was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 3.
In 2008, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2008, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Frank was 47. Of the 45 lost to cardiac events in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 54; the middle age was 51. Frank had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Frank was 47. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Frank had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Frank was 47. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Frank had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 11.1% of these deaths in IL; March holds the most, 15.6%. Saturdays: 15.6%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Schaumburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.4% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 31.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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