Detective Joseph Anthony Tripoli is listed on four memorial walls in remembrance of his service to Chicago. His name is listed on the Superintendent’s Honored Star Case, Gold Star Families Memorial Wall, Illinois Police Officers Memorial Wall, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall.

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On January 3, 2022, Chicago Police Department Detective Joseph Tripoli died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. On December 6, 2021, Detective Tripoli was on duty and fell ill but continued to work his shift. For the next week and a half, he continued to feel symptoms and attempted to get tested for the COVID-19 virus but was unsuccessful.

On December 16, 2021, Detective Tripoli was placed on the “Medical Roll” for a migraine headache after he continued experiencing minor symptoms of COVID-19. On December 16, 2021, he took a home test and tested positive for COVID-19 and continued quarantine at his residence.

On January 3, 2022, with his symptoms worsening, an ambulance was summoned to his residence. He was transported to Community First Medical Center, located at 5645 West Addison Street, By CFD Ambulance #7. He was admitted for difficulty breathing which progressed to cardiac pulmonary arrest and then hypoxia. He was pronounced deceased by Dr. Lala at 11:42am on January 3, 2022.

Detective Tripoli had served with the Chicago Police Department for 27 years and was assigned to Area 3.

He is survived by his daughter, two sons, his father, and three brothers.

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Our hearts are with the Tripoli family and the Chicago Police Department.

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