CPMF recognizes police officers who responded to 86-year-old's homicide in Auburn Gresham
Charles Hobson, 86, was shot and killed during a carjacking last September.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A dozen Chicago police officers were honored with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Officer of the Month award.
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CPMF honored officers during a ceremony on Thursday at the Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union.
Recipients included officers who responded and investigated the September shooting death of Charles Hobson, 86, of Auburn Gresham.
The 86-year-old was shot and killed during a carjacking on Sept. 23 in the 8100-block of South Throop Street on the South Side.
Loved ones said the deadly shooting happened right outside of Hobson's home.
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