CPD holds memorial roll call for Officer Ella French 3 years after murder

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's been three years since Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed in the line of duty.

The Chicago Police Department came together Wednesday to honor and remember the life of the fallen officer.

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CPD and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation hosted a memorial roll call for French Wednesday at the Gold Star Families Memorial by Soldier Field.

Officer French had been an officer for more than three years and was assigned to the 10th District.

She and her partner, Carlos Yanez, were conducting a traffic stop in Englewood when they were shot, French fatally.

Yanez was shot multiple times and ultimately lost an eye.

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Emonte Morgan was convicted in the deadly shooting while Eric Morgan was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Morgan's defense team requested a new trial with a hearing on that set for next month. He has not been sentenced.