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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Katie Anthony

Bernardo Gomez, killed in attack at West Side CTA station, had plans of becoming a police officer

Bernardo Gomez, 26, pictured with his 1-year-old son. (Provided)

Bernardo Gomez was just days away from celebrating his 27th birthday when he was attacked by a teenager on a West Side CTA Green Line platform and died of his wounds earlier this week, authorities said.

“We just want to share his story so we can raise awareness, and so this doesn’t keep happening to people’s sons and brothers,” Gomez’s younger sister, Carla Torres, said Saturday, recalling a protective older brother and doting young father who aspired to a career in law enforcement.

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