CPS teacher Linda Brown's cause of death released

The Cook County Medical Examiner's office released Chicago Public School teacher Linda Brown's cause of death after an autopsy Tuesday.

• Jan 13

Autopsy finds Rhyker Earl died of natural causes after being pinned by police

Rhyker Earl, 26, died of cardiovascular disease, an enlarged heart, and cardiac arrest, according to the Lake County Coroner's office. A forensic autopsy found no evidence of trauma.

• Nov 13, 2024

Sonya Massey, shot by Illinois sheriff's deputy, died of gunshot wound to the head, autopsy finds

Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.

• Jul 26, 2024

Dexter Reed was shot 13 times in deadly Chicago police shootout

His family filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the city and the five officers involved in the shootout, accusing police of using "brutally violent, militarized policing tactics."

• Apr 25, 2024

Migrant toddler on bus from Texas died of pneumonia, intestinal disease

Jismary Alejandra Barboza González died of Aspiration Pneumonia and bacterial Shigella Flexneri Colitis, an intestinal disease.

• Sep 7, 2023

Tyre Nichols' death was a homicide, caused by blunt force trauma, autopsy results show

"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.

• May 4, 2023