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Springfield – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued a
statement following the death of Champaign Police Officer Chris
Oberheim. Officer Oberheim died from injuries he sustained when
responding to domestic disturbance call. A second Champaign
police officer remains hospitalized.
“I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and
colleagues of Officer Chris Oberheim. Officer Oberheim lost his
life today serving his community, and we honor his bravery. May
his memory be a blessing to those who knew and loved him.
“My thoughts are also with the officer who is still
hospitalized. I pray for a swift recovery.
“These events should serve as a reminder to all that police
officers go to work each day not knowing if they will return
home to their families. I learned about this tragedy as I was
meeting with federal and local prosecutors and other law
enforcement authorities to focus on how we can collaborate to
fight the increase of violent crime in central Illinois. We must
recognize the courage and service of officers who are on the
front lines of this effort, and we pray for their safety as they
protect our communities.”
[Office of Illinois Attorney General]
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