Line of Duty Deaths Database

Mashawn J. Plummer
Name
Mashawn J. Plummer
Local
L0002, Chicago
Gender
Male
Age
30
District
08
Occupation
Fire Fighter/EMT
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Caught/Trapped - Back Draft
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Unknown
Date of Death
12/21/2021
Year Placed On Wall
2023
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/EMT Mashawn J. Plummer, IAFF 8th District Local 2, Chicago, IL. Brother Plummer, 30, passed away on December 21, 2021 from injuries sustained while fighting a structure fire.

Visitation will be take place on Wednesday, January 5 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619; phone: (773) 846-6567. The funeral will be held on Thursday, January 6 at 11:00 a.m. at House of Hope, 752 E. 114th Street, Chicago, IL 60628; phone: (773) 568-8350.

Immediately following the service, Brother Plummer's body will receive an honorary procession to Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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The 30-year-old firefighter was battling a "wind whipped" fire in the Belmont-Central neighborhood on Dec. 16, in the basement of a two-story apartment building in the 3100 block of North Mamora Avenue. Plummer was pulled out of the building and transported to Community First Hospital before being transferred to Loyola University Medical Center for more advanced treatment. He died of his injuries on Dec. 21.

Plummer was assigned to the Engine 94 firehouse, 5758 W. Grace St. in the Portage Park neighborhood. He had just observed his first anniversary as a firefighter/EMT in December. He will receive a funeral steeped in the ceremony and traditions of the Chicago Fire Department, reserved for those who die in the line of duty.

Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Members of the Chicago Fire Department and from other fire departments will assemble in front of the funeral home at 6:45 p.m., with a walk-thru planned at 7 p.m. The walk-through is a formal ceremony when firefighters file single file past the casket. Each firefighter pauses briefly in front of the casket in a show of respect for the fallen firefighter.

The funeral is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at House of Hope, a 10,000-seat worship place at 752- E. 114th St.

Immediately following the service, Plummer's body will receive an honorary procession to Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th St.

Plummer, who was not married, is survived by his parents and four sisters.
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