Chicago Police Department Mourns An Officer After Sergeant Dies by Suicide in 17th District

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — November 10, 2026 — The Chicago Police Department is mourning the death of a sergeant who reportedly died by suicide earlier Tuesday in the department’s 17th District.

According to information released by the district, the sergeant died earlier in the day in an incident that has left fellow officers and members of the department grieving.

A procession was reportedly underway Tuesday as the officer’s body was being transported to the morgue.

The sergeant’s identity had not been immediately released, and authorities have not provided further details surrounding the circumstances of the death.

The incident has prompted an outpouring of concern within the law enforcement community as colleagues mourn the loss of one of their own.

Additional information, including the officer’s identity and further details about the incident, is expected to be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as authorities release further information.