Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French

Two brothers have been charged in the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer Ella French, the department announced Monday night.

Emonte Morgan, 21, is charged with first-degree murder of a peace officer, attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer (two counts), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Eric Morgan, 22, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice.

Emonte and Eric Morgan

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Emonte Morgan has a criminal background. He was previously charged with minor traffic offenses, including leaving the scene, operating a vehicle without a license and driving uninsured. He was also charged with battery and theft in 2019.

Chicago police officer Ella French was killed Saturday night during a traffic stop in the 6300 block of South Bell Avenue in the West Englewood neighborhood on the Southwest Side. {snip} Chicago police Supt. David Brown said the wounded officer is in critical condition but is “incrementally improving.”

Ella French

According to police, the Chicago officers had stopped the vehicle with the Morgan brothers and the unidentified female passenger inside over expired plates. {snip}

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