Off-duty Chicago cop found dead in his South Side home

Chicago police led a procession from his home to the medical examiner's office
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An off-duty Chicago police officer on sick leave was found dead in his home on Chicago's South Side, according to police sources.

Police led a procession from the 5th District officer's home in the 9400-block of South Wabash to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office Tuesday afternoon.

The medical examiner identified the man as Titus Moore, 46, of Chicago.
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The officer was discovered unresponsive by a relative conducting a well-being check, according to police sources. The officer had no signs of trauma, police said.

Chicago police are currently investigating the death. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will determine a cause and manner of death.
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STATEMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT DAVID O BROWN:
It is with a heavy heart that the Chicago Police Department learned today that an active department member passed away. I ask that you keep his family in your prayers, and I offer my sincerest condolences to his loved ones and co-workers.
The name of the officer is being withheld until all family members are notified. More information will be released as soon as possible. What I can share right now is that the officer served in the 5th (Calumet) District.
While the cause of death has not yet been determined, I promise we will get through these difficult times together.
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