Ronell Wade, 45
Chicago, Illinois
May 17, 2015
Agencies: Chicago Police Department Illinois | Independent Police Review Authority Chicago
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
A man suspected in a string of dollar store robberies and later identified as Ronell Wade, 45, was shot to death by police outside a church in south suburban Harvey on Sunday afternoon. About 2:30 p.m., Harvey police responded to an armed robbery at Family Dollar at 15901 S. Halsted St. and spotted a man running from the store with a gun in his hand, police spokesman Sean Howard said. An officer from neighboring Phoenix then saw a person matching the suspect’s description in a parking lot near 158th and Union, according to Illinois State Police, who are investigating the officer-involved shooting. The Phoenix officer got out of his vehicle, and shots were fired at him, State Police said. The officer returned fire.
Additional Resources:
- http://abc7chicago.com/news/dollar-store-robbery-suspect-killed-after-chase-through-harvey-church-idd/727538/ added June 26, 2016 03:36
- http://gunmemorial.org/2015/05/17/ronell-wade added June 26, 2016 03:34
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/1041717705856366 added June 26, 2016 03:32
- http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/05/17/police-harvey-officer-fatally-shot-suspected-armed-robber-outside-church/ added June 20, 2015 02:59