Investigator Cuauhtemoc Estrada - Cook County Sheriff's Police Dept. - IL - True Life Hero

Cuauhtemoc Estrada
- Dec. 20, 2013 -

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Resided:	IL, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Dec. 20, 2013
Race/Sex:	Hispanic Male / 50 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Cook County Sheriff's Police Dept. - IL 1401 Maybrook Dr Maywood, IL 60153 USA (708)865-4700
County:	Cook
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Investigator
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	320
On The Job:	20 years

Bio: Not Available

Survived by:

Christina Estrada - Daughter

Desirae Estrada - Daughter

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Brandon Jackson :: Black / Male - 22 years old

Offender:	Gage Thornton :: Black / Male - 22 years old

Location:	VFW Parking Lot Bellewood, Cooke County, IL USA Fri. Dec. 20, 2013
Summary:	Investigator Cuauhtemoc Estrada was shot and killed while intervening in a robbery, near the intersection of 30th Street and St. Charles Road in Bellwood, while off duty. Investigator Estrada was attending a Christmas party at the VFW hall when he stepped outside and observed an armed robbery taking place in the parking lot. He saw two people in ski masks and hoodies trying to rob his daughter and her boyfriend at gunpoint in the VFW hall parking lot at 2817 St. Charles Rd. as they carried food from a car. He identified himself and was reaching for his service weapon when he was shot once in the chest. He was transported to Loyola University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Two suspects in connection with Investigator Estrada's murder were apprehended two days later. Investigator Estrada was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for 20 years.
Disposition:	Bellwood police say footprints in the snow led officers back to Jackson's house. When the men were arrested -- Jackson, who works at a moving company, was found with a black ski mask in the back pocket of his jeans. Police also found the distinctive jacket that Thornton, who works at a car wash, was allegedly wearing during the robbery. Detectives also say they recovered an empty gun box with cartridges missing. Prosecutors say Jackson was the shooter and that the men said their intention was to rob someone that night. A judge denied bond for both men as they appeared in court Monday. Authorities said the suspects would be held in protective custody until their trial. According to police, a surveillance camera at the crime scene was the key to unlocking the case. Jackson and Thornton were arrested six hours after they allegedly committed the crime. Police say both men are familiar with them due to their prior criminal records for offenses like shoplifting and breaking and entering.
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Last Updated: Dec. 26, 2013