Off-duty Chicago police officer cited, relieved of powers in deadly crash, sources say
Law enforcement sources told CBS 2 it was an off-duty officer who was driving when she lost control and hit a 56-year-old woman.
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Law enforcement sources told CBS 2 it was an off-duty officer who was driving when she lost control and hit a 56-year-old woman.
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