** PRESS RELEASE **
Wednesday 30thth December,2021
On Wednesday, December 29thth, 2021, at approximately 21:41 hrs. the Bradley Police Department responded to the Comfort Inn 1500 north State Route 50, for reported dogs barking in an unattended vehicle which was parked in the parking lot. Upon arrival officers located a vehicle and a room inside the hotel where the possible owner of the vehicle was staying. Officers initiated conversation with the subjects in the room and while during conversation the officers were attacked by the subjects occupying the room, whereas both officers were shot. Both officers were transported to nearby hospitals where one officer has died and the other is in critical condition and is currently undergoing surgery. Identities of both officers are held pending notification.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Darius D Sullivan M/B 06/21/1996. We are also looking for another person of interest that we believe was involved with the case.
At this time this appears to be an isolated incident and no further threat to the community.
The investigation was transferred to the Illinois State Police, and a tip line has been established at (815) 698-2315. Or you can call Kankakee County Crime Stoppers at 93-CRIME
There is a $10,000.00 reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the above subject.
* Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Sincerely,
Donald W. Barber
Chief of Police
Bradley Police Department
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