Fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was honored by family members, colleagues and local dignitaries at an emotional ceremony to commemorate one year since her line-of-duty death.
French, 29, was shot and killed by a gunman who opened fire during a traffic stop Aug. 7, 2021 in the city's West Englewood neighborhood.
A solemn scene unfolded on Sunday as a ceremony took place to enshrine French's Chicago Police Star into the Superintendent's Honored Star Case. French’s Star, #15013, was permanently retired and displayed"to ensure her courage and dedication will never be forgotten," according to Chicago police officials.
"One year ago today we lost Chicago police officer Ella Grace French to senseless gun violence," Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said, speaking to the large crowd that had gathered."Today right here, right now, we take this day back."
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