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Former cop charged with murder in Chicago officer death
Leon Washington, 35, a former Davenport police officer, is charged with murder in the slaying of James J. Riordan, 57, deputy superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Riordan was shot three times at Marina Towers Restaurant bar while ejecting a disruptive patron. He died after 90 minutes of surgery. Washington is jailed awaiting court. Riordan’s death provoked a vigil by Police Superintendent Brzeczek and city officials.
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