Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy killed on vacation in Turks and Caicos

A Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed in Turks and Caicos Saturday night.

According to a statement from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Shamone A. Duncan was on vacation in Turks and Caicos when she was shot and killed. She was a 20-year veteran of the Cook County Department of Corrections and assigned to Cermak Health Services at the time of her death.

“Our hearts are broken for the family of Deputy Shamone Duncan who was killed on Jan. 18 while on vacation. She was a 20-year veteran of the Cook County Department of Corrections and was currently assigned to Cermak Health Services. We are in contact with her family to provide any support they need during this difficult time and are supporting her colleagues as they process this terrible news.

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