Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 2023
Add to My HeroesAréanah M. Preston
Police Officer Aréanah Preston was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at 8157 South Blackstone Avenue in Chicago at about 1:40 am.
She had finished her shift and was returning home when armed subjects confronted her, attempting to rob her. She was able to draw her weapon and exchanged shots with multiple subjects before being mortally wounded. The subjects stole her gun and fled the scene.
An officer who was responding to a nearby crash discovered Officer Preston on the ground. The officer rendered aid and transported her to a local hospital in a patrol car.
Five suspects, including one juvenile, were arrested the following day. Four of the subjects were charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, arson, burglary, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Officer Preston had served with the Chicago Police Department for 2-1/2 years and was assigned to the Fifth District. She is survived by her mother, father, and twin sibling.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 15870
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 129 ReflectionsAs a woman with a beautiful lifestyle, her soul, who called her to heaven and left her behind, would not be forgotten. She should strive in her remembrance and valor, proud of being a police officer, a family for her daughter and sibling, and her intelligent success. She should live closer to her family and the Chicago citizens. She has so much importance for her blessing to become honored for her heroic actions during her duty as a law enforcement officer. Let the word about "Peace for Preston" warm her heart with passion and continue the strength to keep her memory alive. Let the sunflowers grow on the ground from the cycle of seasons to make the beautiful pedal bloom to open with her happiness of a favorite personal life.
Areanah, thank you for being the most honorable and successful in your law enforcement duty to help each other make the Chicago and Chicago Police Department proud and build hope. Your family members and your mom are grateful to each other for being law enforcement survivors and for getting to know each other. It is a tragic life of losing our loved ones. I am happy to support your mom and the Chicago Police Department in accepting this support and hope since we are introduced by an organization called "Concerns of Police Survivors." God bless you for visiting from a living heaven to attend National Police Week.
Arreola, Angel Abraham
Adult Survivor’s of Son
My Father Cesar A. Arreola
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