The Latest Breaking News from David Brown

CTA, police vow to boost security after fatal Red Line shooting, the latest in violent year for transit agency

Police say they will provide more officers on transit, while the CTA plans to bring back its canine patrol force.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022

More police promised for Chicago trains after fatal shooting

Officials are pledging to reinforce security on Chicago Transit Authority trains after the shooting death of a passenger

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

I tried the bread rolls dividing Greater Manchester and it wasn't hard to make my mind up on them

The Bread Stall in Hyde Market has seen the roll flying off the shelf in recent days

Manchester Evening News · Aug 6, 2022

Chicago cop who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez during foot chase gets 20-day suspension

Alvarez’s family said they were “appalled” by the decision, which they claimed “marks a continuation of the City of Chicago’s complicity in a loss of human life due to CPD’s decadeslong failure to enact a meaningful foot-pursuit policy.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2022

History Of The Aston Martin Logo: How The Wings Have Evolved

More than 100 years have passed since the original Aston Martin logo was introduced; here’s how the iconic wings have changed.

Motor1 · Jul 20, 2022

Officer suicides are a tragic reminder that mental health must remain a priority for CPD

An officer suffering from an untreated mental health condition is certainly not fit to deal with a member of the public who may be having a breakdown of their own.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

City Council’s Finance Committee OKs $11.2 million in settlements tied to alleged police wrongdoing

The largest settlement goes to Norman McIntosh, imprisoned 15 years for a murder he did not commit. He was released from Stateville Correctional Center in 2016 just hours after a judge vacated his conviction.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

After 3 suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism for routinely canceling days off

Four members of the City Council are calling for hearings on mental health challenges facing police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Active shooter threat at Willis Tower quickly ‘debunked,’ police official says

“Obviously we take all of these reports seriously until we are able to debunk them,” Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022

Englewood man charged with shooting CPD officer taken into custody in Iowa

Jabari Edwards, 28, faces counts of attempted murder in connection with a June 1 shooting that left Chicago Police Officer Fernanda Ballesteros seriously wounded.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022