New scholarship to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago Police Foundation is establishing a new scholarship fund named after fallen officer Ella French.
Her mother called it a fitting honor.
She spoke at an event to launch the new fund, which started with a $10,000 donation from SoundThinking, formerly ShotSpotter.
Ella French was killed during a traffic stop in Englewood in 2021.
The money will help the children of police officers with college and also police youth programs.
