CHICAGO— Last night, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling, Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood and city leaders to mourn the loss of a young heroic officer in the line of duty. This morning, Mayor Johnson released the following statement. 

“I am deeply heartbroken that we lost a member of the Chicago Police Department yesterday. The entire city of Chicago joins me in mourning this profound loss. 

 Every day, the brave men and women of the Chicago Police Department risk their lives to keep our city safe, and yesterday, one of them made the greatest sacrifice. 

 There will be justice for the officer’s family. There will be justice for our city. And there will be justice for the Chicago Police Department. The whole city and I stand with the officer’s family and loved ones, as well as the Chicago Police Department as they endure this tragedy. 

 I will remain in constant communication with the Chicago Police Department as the investigation unfolds, and we will provide updates as they become available.” 

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