Marlene R. Rittmanic
Bradley, IL-(Effingham Radio)- *Sent Out on Behalf of the Bradley Police Department*
The Bradley Police Department (BPD) mourns the loss of Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic. BPD Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic, 49-year-old of Kankakee, IL, was killed in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Bradley on Dec. 30, 2021.
“It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the death of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic. Sergeant Rittmanic laid down her life while protecting the citizens of Bradley. We are asking the public to respectfully give consideration to the family of Sergeant Rittmanic and the Bradley Police Department while we continue to grieve and work through this tragedy,” stated Chief Donald Barber
On Dec. 30, 2021, Sergeant Rittmanic, was investigating a noise complaint at a hotel in the 1500 block of North State Highway 50 in Bradley, when she was fired upon. Sergeant Rittmanic was shot and transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Officer Tyler J. Bailey, a 27-year-old of Bradley, IL, was also shot and remains in critical condition at the hospital.
“On behalf of the Illinois State Police, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Sergeant Rittmanic’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the Bradley Police Department and will continue to pray for Officer Bailey,” stated ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “The Illinois State Police will work tirelessly to ensure justice is brought upon those responsible for this senseless tragedy,’ concluded Kelly.
More information will be sent out when it is available.
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