High-ranking Chicago officer dies, apparently shot himself A high-ranking member of the Chicago Police Department has been found dead after he apparently shot himself in a station on the city's West SideCHICAGO -- A high-ranking member of the Chicago Police Department who was promoted earlier this month was found dead after he apparently shot himself in a station on the city's West Side, authorities said. If the autopsy confirms that the 57-year-old Boyd fatally shot himself, he would become at least the ninth member of the department to die by suicide in the last two years. "There is no shame in reaching out for help,” Brown said during a press briefing during which he announced Boyd's death. During the course of his career, Boyd worked as an undercover officer in narcotics, homicide detective and internal affairs officer before moving into command ranks. Justice Department reported that the suicide rate among officers in Chicago was 60 % higher than the national average of 18.1 per 100,000.

Source: ABC News July 28, 2020 23:06 UTC