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New Hero Search Nicholas J. Colabufo
- Oct. 20, 2013 -
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Resided: IL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 20, 2013
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 52 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Hawthorne Park District Police Dept.
5202 W 29th Place  
Cicero, IL   60804   USA
(708)863-6511
County: White
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Acting Police Chief
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Death - Police
Weapon Class: Heart
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 49
On The Job: 30 years
Misc: The Hawthorne Park District consists of several parks within the Cicero, IL area and maintains a 7 part-time police officer Dept.

Bio: Acting Chief Colabufo had served as a part-time officer with the Hawthorne Park District Police Department for several years. He also served with the Cook County Sheriff's Office for 30 years and held the rank of Assistant Chief at the time of his passing.

Survived by:
Wife
and one daughter

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Cicero,   White County, IL   USA   Sun. Oct. 20, 2013
Summary: Acting Police Chief Nick Colabufo suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a disturbance call at the Hawthorne Sports Complex in Cicero, Illinois, at approximately 10:00 pm.

He suddenly collapsed while dealing with the disturbance and passed away a short time later.

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