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Officer Stephen Boyd
Officers of the Month
On March 21 Police Of- ficer Stephen Boyd was returning home after work when an offender approached him. At this time, he put a gun against Boyd’s head and attempt- ed to rob him. When Boyd complied, a second gun-wielding offender approached and instruct- ed Boyd to remain in the car.
At this time, knowing that he faced a critical and dangerous life-and-death situation, Boyd exited his vehicle and engaged the offender who began beating him. The other offender screamed to his accomplice to shoot Boyd. At this time, Boyd was shot in the leg, but that severe injury did not stop him from returning fire, wounding the offender.
Although both offenders fled the scene, they were shortly apprehended and appropriately charged.
Due to the brave and valiant actions of Officer Boyd,
and with no thought of his own injury, a criminal intent on murdering a Chicago police officer was removed from the streets of our city.
It is with great appreciation that the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7, presents Officer Stephen Boyd with our highest honor, the Valor Award. d
Officer Antonio Herrera
Officer Michael Cantore Officer Alejandro Lagunas Officer Arturo Bracho
On March 16
Police Officers
Antonio Herrera,
Michael Cantore,
Alejandro Lagu-
nas and Arturo
Bracho were on
duty as 11th Dis-
trict TACT offi-
cers driving an
unmarked unit.
While on duty,
they observed an
offender crouch-
ing down behind
a vehicle at 37th
Street and Polk Street. The officers approached the offender who then be- gan to walk away. The offender reached a building courtyard and, with no-
where else to run, took out a gun and shot at the officers.
Cantore, Lagunas and Bracho were all struck with rounds. The officers, in life-or-death battle, returned fire,
striking the offender multiple times, ending the threat.
The three wounded officers were transported to the hospital and treated for their wounds. The offender even-
tually expired as a result of his injuries.
It is with great appreciation that the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 presents Officers Antonio Herrera, Michael Cantore, Alejandro Lagunas and Arturo Bracho with our highest honor, the Valor Award. d
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