- He nearly died after being shot in the line of duty. On Thursday, Chicago Police Officer Del Pearson thanked the officers who saved his life and revealed he’ll be the official starter for the Police Memorial Foundation’s annual “Run to Remember” 5K this weekend.
“I’m doing great. I feel lucky,” Pearson said in an interview at Police Headquarters on Thursday.
Hopefully, by this time next year, he'll be running in it.