# Chicago Cop Fired After Pulling Gun On Colleague Over… A Parking Spot? Yeah, It’s That Stupid
**Chicago, IL** – Look, I’m no expert on the Chicago Police Department. I’m just a guy who owns a TV and has seen *The Wire* like three times. But even I know that when you’re a cop in one of the most dangerous cities in America, the last thing you should be doing is pulling your service weapon on your own partner because he took the last good spot in the precinct parking lot.
But here we are. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Laroyce Hawkins. Not the actor from *Chicago P.D.*—irony, right? No, this is the *real* Laroyce Hawkins, a 15-year veteran of the CPD who apparently decided that his career was worth less than a patch of asphalt near the break room door.
**The Incident**
According to the official report (and about 17 different leaked versions that are currently making the rounds on every Chicago Facebook mom group), Hawkins got into a heated argument with a fellow officer, let’s call him Officer “I Just Wanted To Park My Crown Vic Without Getting A Door Ding,” over a parking spot. The altercation escalated from “bro, you can’t park there” to “bro, I will literally shoot you” in the span of about 45 seconds.
Witnesses say Hawkins pulled his firearm, pointed it at his colleague, and allegedly said something along the lines of “I swear to God, if you don’t move that car, I’m gonna put a hole in your radiator.” Except the radiator wasn’t the target, if you catch my drift.
The other officer, to his credit, did not escalate. He just put his hands up, backed away slowly, and radioed for a supervisor. Which, frankly, is more restraint than most of us would show if someone pulled a Glock on us over a parking spot at a Target, let alone at our own damn job.
**The Fallout**
Hawkins was immediately placed on administrative leave, which is cop-speak for “go home and don’t touch anything sharp.” After an internal investigation that took approximately three whole minutes, the CPD decided that maybe, just *maybe*, pointing a gun at a coworker over a parking spot is a fireable offense.
Shocking, I know. Next you’re gonna tell me that you can’t bring a live raccoon into a Starbucks.
Hawkins was fired. And now, like so many other former CPD officers, he’s probably going to appeal, claim PTSD, and try to get his job back while simultaneously starting a GoFundMe for his legal fees. The American dream, baby.
**The Internet Reaction**
Naturally, Reddit is having a field day. The top comment on the r/Chicago subreddit right now is: “Man pulled a weapon over a parking spot. If he can’t handle a Prius in his spot, how’s he gonna handle a suspect with a gun?” Brutal, but fair.
Twitter is also losing its collective mind. One user wrote: “Laroyce Hawkins: the only man in Chicago who thinks a parking spot is worth more than his pension.” Another added: “This guy really risked his entire career, his freedom, and his dignity for a spot that’s probably covered in pigeon crap anyway.”
And of course, the AITA subreddit is already debating the moral implications. The verdict? YTA, Laroyce. Big time. You don’t pull a gun on someone over a parking spot unless they’re actively trying to park a Smart car in a spot clearly marked for a Ford F-350. Even then, maybe just key their car like a normal person.
**But Seriously, What The Hell?**
Let’s take a step back, because this is genuinely insane. Chicago has a murder rate that would make a *Call of Duty* lobby blush. Cops are dealing with gang violence, carjackings, and the occasional dude trying to take a dump on the sidewalk. And somehow, the biggest threat to internal peace is *parking*?
This is the kind of behavior you’d expect from a guy who cuts you off in a Costco parking lot and then yells “I’m in a hurry!” while you’re just trying to return a defective blender. But this is a trained police officer. A man who, presumably, has been through de-escalation training. A man who has a badge that says he’s supposed to protect and serve, not pull a nine-millimeter because someone took his spot.
I don’t know what’s worse: that this happened, or that I’m not surprised. We live in a world where people have been shot for less. Much less. Remember the guy who got killed over a parking spot at a Walmart in Florida? Or the woman who got punched over a spot at a Whole Foods? This is just the cop version of that same toxic entitlement, except with a side of state-sanctioned weaponry.
**What Happens Now?**
Hawkins is out of a job. He’ll probably try to sue for wrongful termination, but good luck with that. The CPD has a zero-tolerance policy for pointing guns at colleagues, unless you’re in a training video or it’s a Tuesday and your name is “Blue Lives Matter” and you’re about to get a promotion.
The other officer is reportedly “shaken up” but fine. Probably looking for a new parking spot. Or maybe a new job. Honestly, after this, I wouldn’t blame him for transferring to the suburbs where the biggest threat is a rogue squirrel.
**The Bigger Picture**
This story is hilarious in a dark, cynical way. But it’s also a reminder that cops are human. They have bad days. They have egos. And sometimes, they make decisions that are so monumentally stupid that you wonder how they even managed to put on their pants that morning.
But here’s the thing: Hawkins had *fifteen years* on the force. Fifteen years of dealing with actual criminals. And he threw it all away because he couldn’t handle the fact
Final Thoughts
After eight seasons, Laroyce Hawkins’ exit from *Chicago PD* feels less like a standard TV departure and more like a quiet acknowledgment that the show’s most grounded soul had run its course. His portrayal of Officer Kevin Atwater brought a rare, understated authenticity to a franchise often driven by melodrama, making his absence a significant loss for the series’ emotional core. Ultimately, Hawkins’ decision to move on suggests a savvy understanding that sometimes the most powerful legacy is knowing when to leave the squad room behind.