Officer slain at Chicago hospital, married and father of 3 young children, had been on force less than 2 years
by Annie Sweeney, Elvia Malagon and Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune
Nov 20, 2018
3 minutes
CHICAGO - Chicago police Officer Samuel Jimenez, who was fatally shot Monday afternoon, was quiet but serious, the kind of consistent and dedicated officer the department needs, commanders who knew him recalled.
The 28-year-old patrolman, who was married with three young children, had completed his probationary period in August, 1 1/2 years after joining the Police Department.
"He was a stellar recruit," said Sgt. Larry Snelling, who is assigned to the Chicago police academy and remembered Jimenez. "He was on top of his game. He was always in control. It takes a special
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