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Sergeant Derrick Virge honored with Medal of Valor after responding to fatal shooting on Lake Street
Summary
Oak Park celebrated Sgt. Derrick Virge with a Police Medal of Valor from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for his actions on Nov. 29, 2024, when he engaged an armed shooter after hearing shots and helped stop further loss of life.
The Village Board recognized Sergeant Derrick Virge July 1 with a Police Medal of Valor awarded by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for actions during a deadly incident on Nov. 29, 2024.
Village Manager Joe Jackson opened the presentation and asked Police Chief Shetanya Johnson to introduce Sergeant Virge. Chief Johnson said Virge joined the Oak Park Police Department in 2004 and has served as a school resource officer, community police officer and departmental instructor. “This evening, we…
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