Charges Coming In 2006 Metra Cop Killing

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jan 5, 2009 6:35PM

Two years after the murder of Metra police officer Thomas Cook, authorities are finally ready to file charges against a suspect. The unnamed suspect was to make his first court appearance this morning at the Markham courthouse where he was expected to be charged with first-degree murder and officials have planned an afternoon press conference that will feature members of Cook's family.

Cook, 43, a former Riverdale police officer and a father of two, was fatally shot in the head Sept. 27, 2006, in his patrol car across the street from the Metra Electric Line station on Sibley Boulevard in Harvey. His service weapon also was stolen from his body, authorities said.

He was the first Metra officer killed in the line of duty.

The South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force has been investigating the crime since help was requested by the previous police chief.

Photo of Officer Cook via the Officer Down Memorial website