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Reward for Murderer of Police Officer Increased

The reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer of Officer Jose Vazquez has been increased to $26,000.  A Retired Chicago Police officer has added $5,000 to the reward fund.  The Chicago Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police have each contributed $10.000, in addition to the $1,000 offered by Crimestoppers.  Officer Jose Vazquez was shot to death on 12 Feb 07 at 0145 hours in the parking lot at 2500 block of W. Harrison.  If you have any information regarding this murder please call 1-800-535-STOP or 311.

Funeral Arrangements for Officer Jose Vazquez

The wake for Officer Jose Vazquez will take place at the Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont, from 1400 hours to 2100 hours, 15 Feb 07.  St. Jude will meet at 1900 hours on 15 Feb 07.  The funeral mass will be celebrated at Resurrection Church, 2840 W. Nelson at 1000 hours, on 16 Feb 07.

Police Officer Murdered

UPDATE--  The Chicago Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police have each raised $10,000 toward the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer(s) of Officer Jose Vazquez.

As has been reported, on February 12th 2007 at 1:45 AM, Officer Vaquez was shot to death in the parking area of his building at 2527 W. Harrison.

No further information is available. The person(s) responsible for this crime should be considered armed and dangerous. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND. CASH REWARD UP TO $21,000. If you have information, please call 1-800-535-STOP or 311.

Any information on this brutal crime would be appreciated. 

Our condolences to this officer's family. 

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