Both were being held in Cook County Jail without bail. Blas was the only uninjured officer the night of the deadly shooting. "I close with the words I always told Ella: 'Be careful and be safe,'" she said. Whether it is a traditional or a cremation service we will treat it with the highest regard. Police have provided little information about Montano, saying only that he had a record of one prior arrest. She said the four of them worked an earlier shift than Vasquez Lasso and only knew him in passing, but knew he was bright and on the rise. They had just moved into a home in Marquette Park a little over a year ago, according to a neighbor, Sara Montemayor. . Michael Pickering, 45, was assigned to Engine 29 a firehouse at the corner of. Two children, Amber and Sol, whose father and brothers are Chicago Police officers, were at the funeral. French was killed and her partner was critically injured. Two of the people shot at the funeral are men known to police, Chicago Police said. Bagpipes played "Amazing Grace" as Cardinal Blase Cupich led pallbearers out of the chapel, as they carried Officer French's casket, draped in a City of Chicago flag. Memorializing notable Chicagoans and people from around the world who have recently died. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Funeral arrangements for Vasquez Lasso also were announced Friday. The 32-year-old officerwas shot and killed while responding to adomestic disputein the Gage Park neighborhood on Wednesday. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool) (), The body of slain Chicago police officer Ella French is carried into the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for a funeral service Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Chicago. His wake was held Monday after he died this past Thursday at age 80. Despite ample legal trouble, Sizemore had steady film and television credits. For better or worse. I thank God for letting me get to know Andres for many years.. All rights reserved. His next court date was set for March 22, for a status hearing. Fifteen people were wounded in a drive-by shooting outside a funeral home in Chicago's South Side. The shooting took place. . His brother, 22-year-old Eric Morgan, who prosecutors have said was driving the vehicle, was also arrested. The casket of Chicago police Officer Ella French is brought through the vestibule before the funeral service for French on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. But Im glad they were there to keep my sister safe and her friends.. "We need to continue to thank our brave men and women in law enforcement, our police department, fire department, the brave dispatchers and call takers at the Office of Emergency Management Communications, we need to thank them for their service. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Chicago policer officers salute the colors as the body of slain Chicago police officer Ella French arrives at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, for a wake later today and funeral Thursday, in Chicago. Hugh's earliest job was helping deliver papers with the Chicago Daily News. Meet The Staff/Send Tips. I know the grandma is over a lot to help out with the daughter" said Montemayor, 34. She said the four of them worked an earlier shift than Vasquez Lasso and only knew him in passing, but knew he was bright and on the rise. Two uniformed police officers arrived, and Montano jumped from a window into a gangway and ran toward an alley, carrying what appeared to be a gun, prosecutors said. The shooting is just the latest in a spate of gun violence in Chicago and in major cities across the United States in the past few months that coincide with the end of Covid-19-related lockdowns, mass protests against police violence and summertime, when crime annually increases. All rights reserved. We will honor Andres legacy as we honor all the lives of our fallen heroes, by ensuring that the sacrifice he and his family made today is always remembered, respected and revered, Cline said. RELATED: Police, supporters from around the country attend officer's funeral. A teenage boy was charged in the shooting, and another man was hit with gun charges, according to police. Rayner & Sons is a predominantly black funeral home founded in 1947 on the city's South Side. In her short time on the force, French earned commendations and honorable mentions. Big thanks to Home Depot for donating and delivering pallets of water to the funeral on Western ave pic.twitter.com/6gpAB9XWIC. CHICAGO - Fifteen people were shot Tuesday evening in a . Currentobituary.com Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Were out here to pay our respects to our brother in blue, said one of the officers, who declined to give her name. She also read the poem "The Dash" by Linda Ellis, and thanked her daughter's fellow officers for their support. Andrew McKenna, seemingly inexhaustible, served as board chairman for McDonalds, Schwarz Paper, the Cubs, the White Sox, the University of Notre Dame and more. "It's sort of sad the only time we get to see some of our coworkers from other districts, other units or even from the academy, is in situations like this," said Officer Maria Guzman, who works in CPD's traffic unit. Theyre all important to me, and I carry them in my heart and in my prayers.. A 20-year-old male was shot in the abdomen, shoulder, and leg. Montano then threatened to get his gun. You can watch the funeral service live in the video player above. Mr. Luzietti inspired a generation of young designers to think differently. "I hope one day they will grow up and see Officer French as a hero.". 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Today's Obituaries View Obits > Click to place a paid obituary . The funeral mass will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, at 7740 S. Western Av., followed by a private burial. Because I know that its not easy for his mom; losing a son is never easy for a mom. Live coverage of the funeral below NBCUniversal Media, LLC Elizabeth French, the mother of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French, delivered an emotional eulogy at her daughter's funeral. He was always a proper man, and today we come together to honor him, said one of the mourners, who identified himself as John, a close friend of the officer. Holland compiled a 326-173 record, led Virginia to nine NCAA Tournaments, two Final Fours and the 1980 NIT title. At Funeral Home Chicago, we are proud to offer a wide selection of services. "Ella Grace was compassionate Ella Grace was caring," he said. Just three years into her police career, French was killed and her partner was critically injured during a traffic stop earlier this month. French joined the Chicago Police Department in 2018 after previously working with the Cook County Sheriff's Office. VISITATION Midtown Funeral Home 3918 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois 60618 773.654.3744 Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2pm-8pm DATE AND. Chicago Fire Department officials provided a cooling bus for the massive crowd of police officers gathered in the hot weather Thursday, as some became faint. A witness told the Sun-Times she believes Vasquez Lasso and the other officers who responded Wednesday kept the children near the school safe, including her 10-year-old sister who was playing at the school. \ (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), The body of slain Chicago police officer Ella French is carried into the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, for a wake later today and funeral Thursday, in Chicago. Vasquez Lasso and his partner were in a squad car responding to the scene when they saw Montano running north on Spaulding, the bond proffer read. Police officers arrived at the home and heard a noise in the gangway before seeing Montano running back towards the alley, holding what officers believed was a gun, prosecutors said. Its destroying our families and perpetuates this endless cycle of gunshot victims night after night.. This is an ongoing gang conflict where individuals are shooting at each other, and obviously those individuals then have no interest in cooperating with police, Deenihan said. Preneed Start Pre-planning God bless you all," she said. She was a force to be reckoned with.". The vehicle . Emonte did not appear in court; he is hospitalized at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn after police shot him after the shootings of French and her partner. Montano allegedly tried to strike his girlfriend who stepped out of the way, according to the bond proffer. Market data provided by Factset. The casket of Chicago police Officer Ella French is brought through the vestibule before the funeral service for French on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago. The Fire Department also delivered pallets of water donated by Home Depot to the crowd outside the funeral. Police had been called to the block around 4:30 p.m. after Montano got into an argument with his 37-year-old girlfriend at their apartment, prosecutors said. Police say the incident is under investigation and no individuals are in custody. I love you with all my heart," she said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Cardinal Cupich recalled speaking with Officer French's mother, Elizabeth, about how Ella's experience as a police officer, and previously as a Cook County corrections officer, helped shape her life. This case, from start to finish, it begins with violence and it ends with violence. the judge said. The mother said they felt they had to come out because, For me, theyre all my sons. Funeral arrangements set for CPD Officer Andrs Mauricio Vsquez Lasso. David Brown indicated to reporters earlier this week that Montano shot the officer and Vasquez Lasso returned fire. "Ella, you're a great police officer, friend, and partner. Cupich also asked for prayers for French's partner, Officer Carlos Yanez, who was seriously wounded in the same shooting that killed Officer French, and remains hospitalized. Playing for head coach Don Coryell, Dobler was a key member of the Cardinals teams that posted three consecutive seasons of 10-plus wins from 1974-76, including NFC East titles in 1974 and 1975. For funeral details, please contact Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Chicago police and firefighters salute as the body of slain Chicago police officer Ella French is carried into the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for a funeral service Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Chicago. The woman went back into the apartment and continued arguing with Montano. McCarvers death was announced by the Baseball Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was with his family. Hundreds of officers lined the driveway outside the chapel after the funeral, waiting for Officer French's casket to be brought out to a hearse for a motorcade procession along the Dan Ryan Expressway and Bishop Ford Freeway to a crematorium in South Holland. The vehicle then struck a parked car and came to a stop, and its occupants got out and fled, according to police. Chicago shootings leave at least 49 people shot and seven dead this weekend. Cardinal Blase Cupich closed out the funeral with a final farewell to Officer French. Buffalo Grove Chapel 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Officers have recovered at least 60 shell casings at the scene and are currently looking for more witnesses. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Chicago Police Department officer Ella French. Return to today's obituaries for Chicago Sun-Times. Fire Department officials dispatched several ambulances to the chapel, taking five officers and one teen to hospitals to be treated for heat exhaustion. MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. Funeral services were held Monday for a family of six from Rolling Meadows who were killed in a wrong-way crash in McHenry County last month. As the hearing was being held, the Chicago Police Memorial Fund a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the families of fallen officers joined Vasquez Lassos family as they met to discuss funeral services, according to a statement. We have sons that every day put their life on the line. An eye for an eye makes us both blind. Rosetta DeVita 02/27/2023. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This is about gangs, guns and drugs, Brown said. Funeral . Updated Both Montano and Vasquez Lasso started shooting. Five people were transported from the funeral, including two state troopers, CPD officers and a 16-year-old girl, CFD spokesman Larry Langford said. There are two chapels, a larger and a smaller. Shooting incidents are up 47%, jumping from 1,110 at this point in 2019 to 1,637 so far this year. JB Pritzker, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, and city politicians came to personally thank the French family. On Wednesday, a line of mourners thousands deep wrapped around the perimeter of the South Side chapel. "We'll continue to be courageous, brave, committed and dedicated for Ella to protecting the city of Chicago," Superintendent Brown said. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral home, 4727 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn. JB Pritzker ordered flags across Illinois at half-staff in honor of Officer Vsquez Lasso starting at sundown Saturday, and staying that way until the day of his funeral Thursday. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. @cbschicago https://t.co/YHfU638PUs pic.twitter.com/3c7ZQZSHAR. Officers are wearing dark blue dress uniforms, and in many cases bulletproof vests, which make for multiple heavy layers as they stand out in the heat to mourn Officer French. Other so-called Gold Star Families have begun reaching out to Vasquez Lassos loved ones to join them in grieving and to pledge ongoing emotional support, according to Cline, who noted that the foundation has also provided the slain officers wife with $80,000 to help cover expenses. 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The decision happened roughly an hour after the body of Vasquez Lasso was taken with a police escort from the Cook County medical examiner's office to a funeral home in Oak Lawn. He was always smiling, the officer said. They said their son knew him. French's mother recalled helping Ella with a school project by writing a letter to her about the day Catholic Charities brought her home when she was eight months old. Emonte, also known as "Monte," and Eric Morgan were both ordered held without bond. French was killed and her partner was seriously wounded during an Aug. 7 traffic stop on the city's South Side. We will meet any of your needs with our great location and ADA accessibility. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mourners are paying their final respects Thursday to slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French, 29, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Englewood on Aug. 7. He came early to see the casket arrive at the church and made sure he brought his children. The procession for slain Chicago police Officer Ella French travels along West 77th Street after her funeral Mass on Aug. 19, 2021. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I know the grandma is over a lot to help out with the daughter said Montemayor, 34. He also had a through-and-through gunshot wound to his left forearm and another to his left calf. Call 312-448-8888 Let us help you at your time of need. The actor suffered a brain aneurysm Feb. 18 at his Los Angeles home and died in his sleep Friday at a hospital in Burbank, California, his manager said. Many had never met the 29-year-old, but still feel the impact of her loss, like Detective Joe Bowes, a 26-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast), Elizabeth French, center, and her son Andrew, left, and other family members wait for the arrival of the body of her daughter, Chicago police officer Ella French, at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for a funeral service Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Chicago. The officer joined the force a short time before Chicago Police Officer Ella French was killed in 2021. I miss you.". He then asked the neighbors if he could hide the gun in the garage they were standing in, prosecutors said. . Despite the rise in gun violence, non-firearm related crimes have remained flat or decreased on the year. Both are in their 30s and are listed in serious condition, said CPD. Goddard covered the Cubs and White Sox for 27 of his 42 years with the Sun-Times. Officers saw Montano climb onto a car in the backyard and hop a nearby fence into another yard, prosecutors said.
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