Jerell Thomas indicted for the shooting death of Police Detective Allan Reddins in Oak Park

OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) — The 37-year-old Chicago man accused in the shooting death of an Oak Park officer was formally indicted Friday.

Jerell Thomas has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

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He remains in custody and will be formally arraigned on Jan. 3 in Maywood.

Detective Allan Reddins, 40, was shot and killed last month, when confronting a man who had allegedly left a bank nearby with a gun.

Thomas allegedly left the bank carrying a gun and was confronted by Reddins and other officers. When asked to show his hands, Thomas reportedly revealed the gun and shot at Reddins, causing critical injuries. Reddins passed away at the hospital later on.

Thomas was shot in the leg in the incident

Authorities found the gun used in the incident and stated that Thomas had taken it from his sister, who legally owned the 40-caliber weapon. The gun was reportedly stolen after Thomas had a dispute with his father and his relative reported it as missing.

Police said the attack was captured by both security cameras in the area, the officers’ body-worn cameras, and a neighborhood resident who took pictures of the violence.

Authorities say Thomas is a habitual criminal with a previous history of multiple arrests for aggravated battery to a police officer, domestic battery and battery and resisting arrest police officer.

Reddins, a five-year veteran, was the first Oak Park officer to lose his life in the line-of-duty in 86 years.

He was laid to rest earlier this month.