An Oak Park police officer was fatally shot in the line of duty Friday morning by a suspect leaving a Chase Bank, authorities said.

Oak Park Police Chief Shatonya Johnson said Detective Allan Reddins, 40, had been with the Oak Park Police Department since May 2019. He was the first Oak Park officer killed in t

Jerrell Thomas, 37, of North Lawndale is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Oak Park officials.