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“THE DAILY 45: CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF AND DAUGHTER” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1809 on Sept. 16, 2008.
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THE DAILY 45: CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF AND DAUGHTER
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HON. BOBBY L. RUSH
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, the Department of Justice tells us that, everyday, 45 people, on average, are fatally shot in the United States. It is with a heavy heart that, today, I offer my condolences to the people of my community as I mourn the senseless loss of life of Chicago Police Officer Dannie Marchan, 29, and his daughter, seven-year-old Alizay. Police report these gun-related deaths as a murder suicide with Officer Marchan alleged to have taken his own life after shooting his two children.
This incident happened yesterday morning and, as of this time, Marchan's 9-year-old son, whose name has not been released, is still fighting for his life with his mother, Officer Marchan's ex-wife, at his side.
This senseless loss of life should not happen to anyone. In an instant that can't be taken back, Officer Marchan handled his stresses with a loaded weapon leaving devastating loss in its wake.
Americans of conscience must come together to stop the senseless death of ``The Daily 45.'' When will we say ``enough is enough, stop the killing!''
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