CHICAGO – On Tuesday, March 24 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Area Central Bicycle Officers Lawrence and Valdez were on routine patrol when they were flagged down by concerned citizens.
The officers immediately relocated to the area of Michigan Ave and Walton. Once there Officers Lawrence and Valdez observed a man lying on the ground drained of color and not breathing. The officers quickly jumped into action and began performing chest compressions. Officers also observed the man’s airway was blocked and were able to clear it. Chicago Fire department personnel arrived shortly after and were able to take the man to Northwestern Hospital where his condition was stabilized.
