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Opening arguments began Tuesday for a man accused in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer.

A man accused in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer has rejected a court-appointed attorney and is defending himself.

A third man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting an off-duty Chicago police officer last month.

The Chicago police officer who was fatally shot while off-duty in the city over the weekend was laid to rest Friday morning.

Officer Rivera was shot and killed nearly a week ago in River North, and he was laid to rest Friday. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford has the latest from the emotional and somber scene. 

A Chicago officer who was fatally shot while off-duty over the weekend died while shielding his girlfriend from gunfire, police said Monday.

The gunman who allegedly fatally shot an off-duty Chicago police officer over the weekend murdered “the first Hispanic man that he came into contact with” following an altercation with a group from a party bus at the city’s Rock N’ Roll McDonald’s, police said Monday.

Slain Chicago officer died while shielding his girlfriend from gunfire after a man opened fire on their car, police say. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has the latest on how the fallen officer is remembered.

Two people were charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer over the weekend, authorities said early Monday as they searched for a third person of interest in the case.

A Chicago police officer who was fatally shot while off-duty in the city over the weekend will be laid to rest this week.

Two people were charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer over the weekend, authorities said early Monday. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

An off-duty Chicago Police officer was fatally shot in River North Saturday. A person of interest remains in custody as authorities say they are in search of suspects, one of whom could be the alleged shooter involved in the incident

Chicago police may be one step closer to filing charges in connection to an off-duty officer who was fatally shot Saturday. The 23-year-old’s procession was held Sunday afternoon. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has the latest.

A formal celebration at Holy Name Cathedral was held Monday as three new bishops — Mark Bartosic, Robert Casey, and Ronald Hicks were installed.

A formal celebration at Holy Name Cathedral was held Monday as three new bishops — Mark Bartosic, Robert Casey, and Ronald Hicks were installed. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A young girl was saved after almost drowning Tuesday in Lake Michigan while swimming near a popular North Side beach, officials said.

A young girl was saved after almost drowning Tuesday in Lake Michigan while swimming near a popular North Side beach, officials said. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The security company that employed two guards charged with burglarizing Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral released a statement Monday, saying the company was “greatly saddened” by the incident.

Two security guards were charged with breaking into and stealing cash from Holy Name Cathedral on Chicago’s Near North Side, police announced Monday.

Two security guards were charged with breaking into and stealing cash from Holy Name Cathedral on Chicago’s Near North Side, police announced Monday. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.