Chicago sends police to help in Boston to help - 1 Sergeant & 5 Detectives head to Boston

Five detectives and a sergeant from the Chicago police are going to Boston to help in the investigation of the marathon bombings, the city announced today.

The personnel are being sent at the request of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, according to a release from the Chicago police.

Earlier this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy offered their counterparts assistance as needed.
 
"What happened in Boston this week has affected all of us and we must stand together in the face of these cowardly acts," Emanuel said. "Chicago stands in solidarity with
Boston and we are ready to help in any way we can."
 
“I spoke with Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis earlier this morning and reiterated our offer of assistance and resources as Boston deals with unique challenges to solve a
despicable crime,” McCarthy said. “Detectives from the Chicago Police Department will head to Boston later today to assist Boston Police in their investigation.”

Following the fatal bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon, authorities identified two men as suspects. Overnight one of the suspects was killed during a gunfight with officers and the other suspect, his brother, is the subject of a massive manhunt.