A tragic incident occurred in Chicago on Friday when a postal worker was fatally shot outside a residence, officials reported.
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has identified the victim as 48-year-old Octavia Redmond, who had served as a letter carrier for five years. In a statement released on Friday, the NALC expressed profound sorrow over Redmond’s death. “NALC is devastated by the murder of our colleague, Octavia Redmond, from Chicago, IL Branch 11,” the statement read. “Sister Redmond was shot multiple times while on her route and was transported to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The perpetrator remains at large.”
According to the Chicago Police Department, Redmond was approached by an unidentified male assailant who fired multiple shots before fleeing in a vehicle. The shooting took place around 11:38 a.m. CT in the West Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Redmond sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. As of now, no suspects are in custody.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service Chicago Division has announced a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
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In response to the incident, the NALC voiced their outrage, condemning the increasing violence against postal workers. “We are appalled by this senseless act of violence that claimed an innocent life,” the NALC statement said. “Violent crime against letter carriers has been on the rise, and it is now tragically common for them to be targeted and assaulted. This is unacceptable, and urgent action is needed. Every American deserves to work without fear and return safely to their families. We will continue to advocate for a safer environment for all letter carriers.”
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