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Officer Michael Flisk was murdered in Nov. 2010 while processing a crime scene.
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Jury Deliberating Case Of Man Accused Of Murdering CPD Officer, Ex-CHA Cop
Cook County jurors Tuesday afternoon began deliberating the fate of a Southeast Side man accused of killing Chicago Police officer Michael Flisk and former CHA cop Stephen Peters, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Cousin Of Alleged Cop Killer: He Told Me He Did It
She lowered her head, sobbed, mumbled and avoided eye contact with her cousin and the lawyers peppering her with questions. But Meosha Menzies hesitantly testified Tuesday that Timothy Herring admitted to her that he killed Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk and former CHA cop Stephen Peters in November 2010.
Slain Officer's Daughter Gets Help With College Expenses
With drive and ambition, and help from the 100 Club of Chicago, the daughter of slain Chicago police officer Michael Flisk is attending DePaul University. On Thursday, she said thank you to the advocacy organization, CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Slain Chicago Officers' Names Added To Memorial
Four more names have been added to the police memorial at the Chicago headquarters of the Fraternal Order of Police--the names of officers who died in the line of duty in the past 12 months.
Police Union Remembers Fallen Officers
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Teen Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Cop, Former CHA Officer
A teenager accused of killing a Chicago Police evidence technician and a former Chicago Housing Authority cop last November pleaded not guilty to murder charges Thursday.
Family Says Farewell To Ex-CHA Officer Who Died With Chicago Cop
Stephen Peters was remembered as a quiet hero. Mourners gathered to celebrate his life, and share their loss.
Slain Former CHA Cop To Be Remembered
Family and friends will gather tonight to remember a former Chicago Housing Authority police officer who was gunned down outside his home, along with a Chicago officer.
Daughter Of Murdered Officer Pays Tribute To Her Father
Margaret Flisk, daughter of murdered Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk, spoke at her father's funeral on Wednesday. The tribute she gave to her father was nothing short of incredible. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
Final Farewell For Slain Police Officer
A funeral was held Wednesday morning for a Chicago Police officer who was killed in the line of duty as he processed a burglary scene last week.
Suspected Cop Killer's Other Victim Speaks Out
Prosecutors say the man charged with killing Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk and retired CHA cop Stephen Peters tried to kill another man just a few months before last week's crime - but was never charged.
Suspect Held Without Bond In Murder Of Cop, Ex-CHA Officer
The Chicago teenager accused of murdering a Chicago police officer and a former Chicago Housing Authority police officer is being described as a neighborhood terrorist. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Bond Denied For Suspect In Cop, Former CHA Officer Murders
A judge denied bond for a 19-year-old parolee charged in the fatal shooting of an on-duty Chicago police officer and a retired CHA cop.
Parolee Charged With Killing Cop, Former CHA Officer
A 19-year-old "person of interest" who lived near the murder scene is accused of the crime.
Person Of Interest Held In Officer's Murder
Police continue their questioning of a person of interest, in the murder of a Chicago Police officer and a former Chicago Housing Authority officer on the Southeast Side.
Man Questioned In Murder Of Cop, Retired CHA Officer
There may be a break in the case of murdered police officer Michael Flisk, 46, and former CHA cop Stephen Peters, 44. Chicago police confirm they have someone in custody.
'No Solid Leads' In Murders Of Cop, Retired Officer
Chicago Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot and killed a police evidence technician and a retired Chicago Housing Authority cop on Friday.
Chicago Cop And Retired Officer Shot And Killed
A Chicago Police officer was shot and wounded today in the South Chicago neighborhood. A retired police officer was also shot.
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