Chicago Police Department

“McInerney should never have worn the CPD star, and it is devastating to accept that he was never identified and held accountable while he was alive. Though her parents have since passed away and were not able to receive justice in their daughter’s murder, we hope that this news brings a measure of closure to all who knew Gloria and her story.”

Chicago Police Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17

The Chicago Police Department expressed devastation that McInerney was never held accountable while alive and offered hope for closure.

“His abhorrent actions not only took the life of an 8-year-old child, but left her parents and all who knew and loved her shattered as they searched for answers,”

Chicago Police Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17

The Chicago Police Department issued a prepared statement after identifying McInerney as the killer of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz.