Crime
Video shows moments Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins killed in the line of duty, suspect injured
OAK PARK, IL – The Oak Park Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own after a tragic shooting on Friday morning left a detective dead and a suspect injured.
At approximately 9:35 a.m., the Oak Park Fire Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Lake Street. When authorities arrived, they discovered that an Oak Park Police Detective had been shot on the left side of his torso.
The officer, identified as 40-year-old Detective Allan Reddins, was immediately transported to Loyola University Medical Center in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, Reddins was pronounced dead at 10:10 a.m.
According to officials, the incident began moments earlier when the suspect was seen leaving a bank on Lake Street armed with a gun. This prompted the initial police response, culminating in an exchange of gunfire.
The suspect, who was shot in the leg during the confrontation, was apprehended at the scene and is now receiving treatment at Loyola Hospital.
Detective Allan Reddins, a resident of Chicago, joined the Oak Park Police Department in May 2019. Known for his dedication and professionalism, Reddins was described as a highly respected member of the department. His death marks a profound loss for his colleagues and the community he served.
“The Village of Oak Park extends its deepest condolences to Detective Reddins’ family, friends, and colleagues within the Oak Park Police Department and the wider law enforcement community as they process the grief caused by this senseless violence,” a spokesperson for the village said in a statement.
The suspect remains in custody, but authorities have not yet released details regarding the charges or the sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting. Investigators continue to gather evidence and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
The Oak Park Police Department has provided several ways for the public to assist with the investigation.
- Contact the Police Department: Call 708-386-3800 or dial 911.
- Anonymous Tips: Leave a tip online or call 708-434-1636.
The community of Oak Park, along with law enforcement agencies throughout the area, mourns the loss of a dedicated detective whose life was tragically cut short while protecting others.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.