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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Four Fairview Heights police officers were wounded in a shooting Saturday night, prompting a statement from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood. The incident occurred as the officers were carrying out their duties in the city. Southwood expressed relief that none of the officers who were struck by gunfire lost their lives. “We are eternally grateful that none of the officers who were struck by a violent criminal’s bullets will lose their lives, which is especially poignant during this month when we traditionally honor officers who have been killed in the line of duty,” he said. While acknowledging the outpouring of support in the form of “thoughts and prayers” for the injured officers, Southwood emphasized that such gestures alone are insufficient. “ What the men and women in this most dangerous profession need more than anything is laws and respect. Laws that punish the perpetrator

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