Death by Cop  2026

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Gerhardt Facko

Age : 46

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 02/16/2026

Location : Cour Versaille

City : Palos Hills

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Palos Hills Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/16/2026, Palos Hills Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Cour Versaille. Officers encountered Gerhardt Facko inside the home. Police opened fire during the confrontation and shot Facko. He was pronounced dead following the shooting. The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/gerhardt-facko-dies-palos-hills-police-shooting-cour-versaille-officials-say/18612840/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/palos-hills-police-shooting-2-17
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/armed-man-37-killed-in-shooting-involving-suburban-police/3895415/
https://patch.com/illinois/palos/palos-hills-cops-shoot-kill-suspect-domestic-dispute