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Andrew Dobda

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 16, 2022

Victim Details

Andrew Dobda

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2022-07-16

47

Andrew

Dobda

07/19/2026

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Andrew Dobda, a 47-year-old white male and a sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, passed away on July 17, 2022. His death was ruled a suicide by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Dobda died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while off-duty. He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he succumbed to his injuries. This tragic event occurred amidst a troubling period for the Chicago Police Department, which had seen multiple suicides among its officers in ...
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  • ABC7 Chicago: 3rd Chicago police officer dies by suicide this month, department announces
  • Chicago Sun-Times: CPD sergeant has died following apparent suicide attempt: police
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