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Jose Orozco

Age : 34

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/08/2026

Location : 600 block of Jonette Avenue

City : Bradley

County : Kankakee

State : Illinois

Agency : Bradley Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during wellbeing check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/08/2026, Bradley Police Department officers responded to a wellbeing check in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue. Officers encountered Jose Orozco, who had a bladed weapon. Officers gave commands for him to stop. He did not comply and moved toward officers. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Illinois State Police are conducting an investigation, and the case will be reviewed by the Kankakee County State’s Attorney.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/post/bradley-shooting-police-shoot-kill-male-suspect-armed-bladed-weapon-jonette-avenue-officials-say/18858814/
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bradley-police-shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bradley-illinois-police-shooting/