Line of Duty Death: Police Officer Gary Hibbs
Police Officer Gary Hibbs
Chicago Heights Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, March 12, 2021
BIO
Age Not available
Tour 25 years
Badge 102
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Assault
Incident Date Thursday, March 4, 2021
Weapon Person
Offender Not available
Police Officer Gary Hibbs suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a subject at an apartment on 14th Place.
He and other officers had responded to the apartment on March 4th, 2021, to investigate a domestic violence call. During the investigation, he attempted to place a subject under arrest, but the man resisted and began fighting with him. Officer Hibbs collapsed during the struggle.
Officer Hibbs was transported to Franciscan Hospital where he remained until passing away on March 12th, 2021.
Officer Hibbs had served with the Chicago Heights Police Department for 25 years. His son also serves as a police officer with the agency.
