CHICAGO — The Latest on Bulls star Dwyane Wade's call for Chicago to toughen gun laws (all times local):
12:30 p.m.
The Chicago Police Department has released a statement in response to Dwyane Wade's call for tougher gun laws, saying officers are waging an "unwavering" fight against criminals but need help.
The statement from department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says making the city safer will depend on strong partnerships with the community.
He says the "fight against violent offenders who torment neighborhoods with gun violence is unwavering."
Guglielmi adds that police "need help to ensure these individuals stay off our streets after repeated arrests for guns.