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Ill. officer dies of injuries sustained on-duty in ’05

Officer George Nissen suffered a head injury after being thrown to the ground while attempting to break up a large bar fight

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Duty Death: George Nissen - [Stone Park]

End of Service: 12/03/2015

By Police1 Staff

STONE PARK, Ill. — An officer has died as a result of complications from injuries sustained during a disturbance call in 2005.

According to ODMP, Officer George Nissen suffered a head injury after being thrown to the ground while attempting to break up a large bar fight.

The officer, who had suffered a concussion, underwent multiple surgeries. A complication during treatment resulted in the officer becoming a paraplegic.

The officer passed away March 12. He is survived by his daughter, according to the report.