Hundreds honor late CPD officer left with brain damage after 1988 barricade

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A funeral mass was held Monday for a Chicago police officer who was critically hurt in the line of duty 29 years ago. Officer Bernard Domagala died last week. He was 66.

Hundreds honored his life and dedication to service Monday morning at Queen of Martyrs Church in south suburban Evergreen Park.

An autopsy determined the former Chicago police officer left with brain damage after the shooting died from the injury.

The Cook County medical examiner's office said Thursday Domagala died Tuesday of complications from a bullet wound to his head. His death was ruled a homicide.

In July 1988, the 37-year-old Domagala was shot in the forehead by a former Chicago police officer as he and other officers surrounded a home. Tommie Lee Hudson had barricaded himself inside after shooting a mover trying to evict him.

Police fired tear gas into the home before Hudson, surrendered after an eight-hour standoff.

Hudson was charged with attempted murder and other charges. A psychiatrist later found Hudson to be mentally ill. He was committed to a mental health facility. He died in 1994.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.