Yesterday, we mentioned Lamar Cooper, the man accused of shooting and killing Chicago Police officer Nathaniel Taylor, Jr., (pictured right) had previously served time for attempted murder. As it turns out, that should actually read attempted murder of a police officer. Cooper previously served three years in prison for a July 1990 incident in which a police officer approached Cooper and a chase ensued, during which Cooper fired at the officer. more ›

For the second time in three months, a Chicago Police officer has died in the line of duty. Nathaniel "Nate" Taylor Jr., 39, was shot three times yesterday morning and spent most of the day in critical condition before passing away yesterday evening. Taylor, a 14-year veteran and a member of the CPD's Narcotics and Gang Intelligence Unit, and several other officers were waiting at the home of Lamar Cooper, a drug suspect, in the 7900 block of South Clyde to serve Cooper with a warrant. more ›