P.O. Gregory Young #16148
| Name: | Young, Gregory I. |
| Star: | 16148 |
| Rank: | Police Officer |
| District / Unit: | 015 District (Austin) |
| End of Watch: | 18-Sep-1997 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Young was killed on September 17,1997 during a robbery attempt in Garfield Park on the 3500 block of W. Lake Street. Young was seated in his car with a companion when 2 assailants approached the car demanded that Officer Young turn anything of value over to them. Young told the 2 men he was a police officer and showed his badge. A fusillade of gunfire erupted and Young was shot at close range. He was Mortally wounded but still managed to fire several shots and gravely injured 1 of the offender's. The other offender, a three time ex con and career criminal also aquitted of double murder chrges, was taken to cook county hospital in a coma. He would later make a full recovery and be convicted of Officer Young's Murder. Officer Young is survived by his wife, Gladys; his daughter, Rashida; and son, Jason. (End of Watch: Chicago Police Killed in the Line of Duty 1853-2006; Burke and O'Gorman 2007 Chicago’s Book Press) Officer Young is buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Chicago, IL. ______ The offender involved in Officer Young's death was a "career criminal" with an apparent disdain for police and authority. His career started as a juvenile and lead right to his adult life being spent incarcerated. At the time of his conviction in the death of Officer Young he was sentenced to Death Row only to be communicated by the then Governor, George Ryan in 2003. For full details of the offender's history and case details please follow link listed below. |
Reflections
I just wanted to show how I experienced an all around great guy. Greg hired me to work my first part time job after I joined CPD. GOD Bless you and your family
Mr. Young was like a Father to me and inspired me to get involved in Law Enforcement. Even though I’m not around much i always keep an eye out for the beautiful and lovely young family. I love you guys and he would be proud to see how his kids are carrying on his legacy and his beautiful grandchildren -- Friend of Family 04/06/2009 ****************
Greg, you are/were like a brother to me. I am a much better person for having known you. There are many situations that I come across where I wonder what you would have had to say about them. You are one in a million and I miss you. -- Anonymous 03/12/09 ****************
I don't know this officer but my cousins are Chicago police officers. I could not even picture how my day would be if I found out they were shot. I am sure Officer Gregory was a great man. --Anonymous 07/03/2008
Greg, You treated me like family the first day we met at your brother's house. You inspired me with your wisdom and knowledge. Thank God for letting our paths cross. My brother, you are truly loved & missed. Best wishes to the family. -- May God Bless. D.J 11/17/2009 ****************
Greg, was a great man. A loving family man. He, would be proud of his children. His daughter joined the force and his son is about to join. Greg, know that you are gone but never forgotten. We will all see you one day. God Bless. -- Family Friend 12/13/2007