David Brown

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson both have said that they would replace David Brown as head of the Chicago Police Department, and now one of the contenders for Chicago’s mayoral spot will get that opportunity after the superintendent announced his resignation.

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown is resigning his post, and we’re getting more details on where the city’s top member of law enforcement will be heading.

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown will resign his post later this month after the election defeat of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, her office announced Wednesday.

Chicago community and faith leaders along with 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin and other elected officials are continuing to press for answers after a drive-by mass shooting Monday in the city’s Garfield park neighborhood injured at least 14 people, including 3 children.

Chicago police are continuing to investigate after 14 people were shot during a gathering in East Garfield Park Monday night, NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday posted a statement to Twitter “urging” state legislature to act after a drive-by mass shooting Monday in the city’s Garfield Park neighborhood left at least 14 people injured, including 3 children.

At least 13 people were hurt in a drive-by shooting in Garfield Park on Chicago’s west side Monday night, police say. According to officials, 3 of the victims were children. Lisa Chavarria has more.

According to officials, three of the victims were children. The youngest victim, a 3-year-old, was last listed in serious condition, police said.

Chicago’s top cop on Tuesday announced changes aimed at cutting back on the controversial practice of cancelling days off, a day after the city’s watchdog issued a scathing report showing the police department scheduled nearly 12,000 officers to work at least 11 straight days earlier this year.

The official responsible for overseeing court-ordered reforms within the Chicago Police Department was fired by Supt. David Brown, leading to strong reactions from all corners of the city. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has the story.

The official responsible for overseeing court-ordered reforms within the Chicago Police Department was fired by Supt. David Brown, leading to strong reactions from all corners of the city.

A suspect accused of shooting a Chicago police officer, leaving her in critical condition, has been arrested in Iowa, officials announced Wednesday.

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown announced during a press conference that Tyshon Brownlee was charged with felony attempted first-degree murder and felony armed robbery with discharge of a firearm, among other charges. 

Chicago’s top cop blamed a mass shooting in Back of the Yards on a convicted felon who was recently arrested on gun charges but was released on a relatively low bail despite his violent record.

Chicago’s top cop blamed a mass shooting in Back of the Yards on a convicted felon who was recently arrested on gun charges but was released on a relatively low bail despite his violent record. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more on the superintendent’s remarks.

Sup. Brown during a press conference Monday said adding more resources downtown means officers may have to work on their days off.

Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after an officer was found dead of an apparent suicide inside a residence.

Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown on Friday vowed to reform the department and change its culture while keeping the city safe at the same time. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown is expected to “highlight recent arrests” in the city during a press conference Friday as the city continues to grapple with a rash of shootings involving young people, an increase in carjackings and more.

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown is expected to “highlight recent arrests” in the city during a press conference Friday as the city continues to grapple with a rash of shootings involving young people, an increase in carjackings and more.