Tom Ahern, deputy director of news affairs and communications for the Chicago Police Department, shared updates on recent incidents involving armed robberies and a police-involved shooting in Chicago through his X account.
On March 8, 2026, Ahern posted an alert about a series of robberies: “ARMED ROBBERIES with a FIREARM @ChicagoCAPS18 (Near North) @ChicagoCAPS22 @Area3Detectives @Area2Detectives https://t.co/Fq9ZojkxEa #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/5h2wqiOQZM”.
Two days later, on March 9, 2026, he reported a police-involved shooting: “Police-Involved shooting in the 800 block of N. Homan Ave. in @ChicagoCAPS11. One offender in custody. Weapon recovered. No officers injured. @Area4Detectives and Investigative Response Team on scene. Additional details to follow. #ChicagoPolice”.
A preliminary statement was issued shortly after regarding the same incident: “Preliminary Statement on Police-Involved Shooting in the 800 block of N. Homan @ChicagoCAPS11 @Area4Detectives Investigative Response Team #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/EjX6VJy1Rj” (March 10, 2026).
Ahern is known for engaging in public service by sharing community safety alerts and promoting crime tip lines and community assistance efforts throughout Chicago (source). He is affiliated with the Chicago Police Department and holds a leadership position as deputy director of news affairs and communications (source). Additionally, Ahern attended Marquette University (source).
