A Glenview police officer on his way to work was killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Barrington, the Glenview Police Department said.
Officer Robert Fryc, 43, had been with the department since 2007, and this month he was honored by Glenview’s village board for helping to save the life of a fellow officer last summer.
“Officer Fryc was more than just a colleague,” Chief William Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “He was a part of our family and a part of this community. Our hearts are broken by his passing, and our priority now is to support his loved ones and our department as we grieve this unimaginable loss together.”
In the wake of Fryc’s death Sunday, many of the day shift officers who worked alongside him were sent home, the department said. The shift was being temporarily covered by Cook County deputies and officers from neighboring communities.
“We are devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Fryc, who just two weeks ago we recognized for his service and dedication to Glenview,” Village President Michael Jenny said in a statement. “On behalf of the entire Village, I extend our deepest condolences to Officer Fryc’s family, friends and fellow officers. When the time is right, we will come together as a community to honor and remember his service.”
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