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Gregory Martin Sears

Case from Hampshire, IL dated Jun 01, 2000

Victim Details

Name

Gregory Martin Sears

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Hampshire

State

IL

Date Of Death

2000-06-01

Age At Death

50

First Name

Gregory

Last Name

Martin Sears

Last Updated

06/29/2026

Case Description

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Sergeant Gregory Martin Sears, aged 50, was a dedicated officer with the Hampshire Police Department in Illinois. On June 1, 2000, while on routine patrol in an industrial area near U.S. Route 20 and Interstate 90, he was shot and killed. A witness heard several shots and found his body approximately 20 feet from his cruiser. Despite wearing a bullet-resistant vest, Sergeant Sears did not survive the attack.

The investigation led to the arrest of a suspect the following day. However, the ...

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I’ve been following the discussions around Sergeant Sears’ murder, and something that really sti... ...Read More
11/28/2023

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09/17/2023

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