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Donald Garrity

Death by Force
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Donald Garrity, a 44-year-old white male from Plainfield, Illinois, died on June 6, 2018. Garrity, a former Cicero police officer, took his own life using a Glock 17 9mm handgun, which he had previously turned over to law enforcement when his Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card was revoked due to mental health issues. Despite the revocation, Garrity retained access to the weapon through a loophole in Illinois' firearm laws. His death was ruled a suicide, and the case was initially closed. ...Read More
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Cicero cop shooting tied to gun Chicago P.D. should have destroyed
  • Donald Garrity Obituary - Berwyn, IL (1973-2018) - Chicago Tribune
    • Victim Details

    Donald R. “Donnie” Garrity

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Plainfield

    IL

    2018-06-06

    44

    Donald

    Garrity

    11/20/2025

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