North Chicago's Interim Police Chief Abruptly Quits

Michael Hosking was on the job for less than one week

The man who last week was named temporary chief of the North Chicago Police Department is already out of a job.

Michael Hosking quit Tuesday, a North Chicago alderman confirmed to NBC Chicago. Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. reportedly said Hosking wasn't a good fit for the job.

The sudden development comes as the community continues to deal with several cases of alleged abuse by police officers. Just a week ago, the former Lake Forest police chief took over for Mike Newsome, who was placed on administrative leave.

Rockingham last month overruled a split City Council vote to suspend Newsome following the November death of 45-year-old Darrin Hanna. Hanna was allegedly beaten by police responding to a domestic incident and died a week later.

The city reportedly has paid about $1.3 million to settle a half dozen police brutality claims during Newsome's six-year tenure.

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