Officer Gordon and his partner were on patrol, when their patrol car passed through the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Sacramento Avenue. When the patrol car entered the intersection, another vehicle, operated by an intoxicated driver, ran a red light and struck thei patrol car.

Both officers were ejected from the patrol car. Officer Gordon was transported to Stroger Hospital of Cook County where he was pronounced dead. His partner was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and listed in critical condition.

The driver of the other vehicle, who was also ejected from his vehicle died during surgery from injuries sustained in the collision. Test results showed he had a blood alcohol level of .177, over twice the legal limit in Illinois.

Officer Gordon had served with the Chicago Police Department for two years and was assigned to the Harrison District Station. He had previously served for two years as a police officer with the Riverside, Illinois Police Department, and as a military police officer in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Guin and four children.

Officer Gordon’s father is a retired police officer from the Riverside Police Department where he served as Assistant Chief. One of his brothers is a police officer with the Broadview, Illinois Police Department and he has an uncle and a cousin serving with the Chicago Police Department, one a lieutenant and one who is also a police officer.