Chicago police officer found dead in home

CHICAGO - A death investigation has been launched after a Chicago police officer was found dead inside his home early Friday.

The officer was discovered around 1 a.m. at his residence in the 1st Police District, according to Chicago police. Additional information was not immediately available.

The 1st District includes the Loop and South Loop neighborhoods.

CPD News Affairs released a statement: "Please keep this officer's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.

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