Funeral today Tim Jones: Community to honor life of Park Forest detective at Tinley Park High School who died after shooting
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In Park Forest, Illinois, Detective Tim Jones, who was left paralyzed by a shooting nearly ten years ago, has passed away. The community plans to pay tribute to his life this Saturday.

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Back in March 2016, Jones was just 24 when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head while responding to a burglary incident.

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This Saturday, Tinley Park High School, where Jones once studied, will host a celebration to honor his memory.

Detective Tim Jones has died nearly a decade after a shooting that left him paralyzed, Park Forest Police Department announced Thursday.
Detective Tim Jones has died nearly a decade after a shooting that left him paralyzed, Park Forest Police Department announced Thursday.

The schedule includes a public walk-through from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a special walk-through for first responders from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The commemorative service is set to commence at 2 p.m., celebrating the life and legacy of Detective Jones.

ABC7 Chicago will livestream the services in the video player above.

Jones was shot and paralyzed after working for the Park Forest police department for less than a year.

It was the first time a Park Forest officer had been shot in the line of duty in over 20 years, officials said.

“Tim will always be an inspiration and a reminder of the power of strength, faith, and the unwavering support of family and loved ones,” the Park Forest Police Department said in a statement. “While our hearts are broken, we remain incredibly proud of the fight he gave.”

See ABC7’s previous coverage here:

– Police officer critically injured, man killed in Park Forest

-1 year after shooting, Park Forest officer recovering from injuries

-Park Forest honors police officer paralyzed in line of duty shooting

-Park Forest Detective Tim Jones dies nearly 10 years after shooting

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