Investigation Continues in Shooting Death of Retired CPD Officer Larry Neuman>

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Retired Chicago Police Officer Larry Neuman’s Shooting Investigation Update
The investigation into the shooting death of retired Chicago police officer Larry Neuman continues, with a person of interest taken into custody late Sunday. Neuman, 73, was shot and killed outside his home in West Garfield Park last Thursday morning while doing yard work. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Community members held a march in his honor, beginning at St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church, where Neuman served, and ending outside his home. Pastor Paul Sims emphasized the need for change to curb senseless violence in the community.
Chicago police released surveillance video of two suspects wanted in connection with Neuman’s killing, but it remains unclear if the person in custody is one of the individuals in the video.
Larry Neuman was a revered figure in his community and had a distinguished career. He was the city’s longest-serving bomb technician, retiring in 2010 after 28 years of service. Post-retirement, he worked as a transportation security explosives specialist at O’Hare and Midway airports and was an ordained preacher at St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Visitation and services for Neuman are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church.