LaRoyce Hawkins is stepping away from the long-running police procedural ‘Chicago PD’ after more than a decade with the series. The actor, who has been a series regular since the show premiered in 2014, will depart during the upcoming 14th season.According to Deadline, Hawkins will return to the show in the first two or three episodes of season 14 to wrap up the story of his character Kevin Atwater before his departure. Exactly how her character will exit the series remains under wraps, though sources indicate it will happen early in the season. Hawkins has also played Atwater in several crossover events with the other police procedurals of the same network franchise.
Recent development of Kevin Atwater’s character
As part of Hank Voight’s Intelligence Unit, Atwater served alongside elite officers that recently included Adam Ruzek, Kim Burgess, Dante Torres and other members of the team. The character was described as handsome, honest and loyal, and fans often discussed his personal life and hoped he would find romantic fulfillment.Although Atwater previously approached serious relationships, nothing developed until episode 5 of season 13, when he reconnected with Officer Tasha Fox, a platonic friend from his past who became a romantic interest. However, the potential love connection faced immediate challenges when Tasha revealed that night that she would be moving to Miami for a new job in a week. Before Atwater woke up the next morning, she was gone, leaving behind an orange as a nod to her new home in the Sunshine State, with an open invitation for Atwater to join her.
LaRoyce Hawkins’ most extensive television work
Beyond his role in the police procedural, Hawkins has appeared in several other series, including a Marvel series for a streaming platform, “Power Book IV: Force” and “Ballers,” among other productions throughout his career.
All three police procedurals from the same franchise received early renewals from the network this year, and the franchise shows will return on October 7 for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The shows continue to serve as major ratings performers in the network’s primetime lineup, maintaining their position as anchors of the network’s Wednesday night schedule, where they air back-to-back.The franchise aired another crossover event on March 4, with all three shows reaching season highs in total viewers as a result of the unified storytelling event. All three shows in the franchise remain network stalwarts despite their long runs, continuing to draw substantial audiences and maintain strong ratings for their combined episodes.