Chicago’s Police Superintendent Stepped Down Amid Surging Crime. An Officer Was Shot And Killed Later That Day
Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown announced his resignation Wednesday afternoon, according to The New York Times. Later that day, a Chicago police officer was shot dead in the line of duty. Brown’s resignation came shortly after former Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost re-election. I didn’t. report. “It has been an honor and a privilege to […]
Chicago’s top cop David Brown quits after Lori Lightfoot lost re-election
Chicago Police Chief David Brown submitted his resignation Wednesday, just one day after Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid in the Windy City. Brown served as Chicago’s chief police officer for two years, a term marred by escalating riots and stalled police reform. It’s the same problem Lightfoot became the first incumbent mayor […]
Homeless encampments take over Chicago’s airport, prompting safety concerns: ‘It’s out of control’
A makeshift homeless encampment recently occupied Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting staff and travelers to voice safety concerns. WBBM-TV report. Two night airport managers, Vonkisha Chatman and Catherine Thompson, told WBBM they were regularly harassed by homeless people camping inside the airport. They called on the city to address the growing problem. Employees shared shocking […]
Chicago’s police oversight agency questions whether suspect fired his weapon in police shooting
Chicago’s police watchdog said Thursday that the man shot dead by officers was Supt. David Brown called it an “apparent shootout.” The Civil Police Accountability Office “can confirm that weapons were recovered at the scene and body-mounted camera video captured the initial exchange and subsequent firing,” First Deputy Commissioner Ephraim Eady said in a statement. […]