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Marlene Rittmanic

Death by Force
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Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic, a 49-year-old white female, tragically lost her life on December 29, 2021, in Bourbonnais, Illinois. She was a dedicated member of the Bradley Police Department, having served in law enforcement for 21 years. On the night of her death, Sergeant Rittmanic and her partner, Officer Tyler Bailey, responded to a call at a Comfort Inn hotel regarding dogs barking in an unattended vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle's owners in a hotel room, the officers attempted to address ...Read More
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  • ABC7 Chicago: Suspect in fatal shooting of Bradley officer arrested in Indiana; 2nd suspect surrenders
  • ABC7 Chicago: Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic killed in hotel shooting, partner injured; suspects on run
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    Victim Details

    Marlene Rittmanic

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Bourbonnais

    IL

    2021-12-29

    49

    Marlene

    Rittmanic

    11/28/2025

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