Eyes on Boston: Chicago Police Send Detectives, Sergeant

As the nation's citizens focus on the ongoing investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings, so too, are local law enforcement officials.

The Chicago Police Department is sending five detectives and one sergeant to Boston Friday at the request of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, department officials announced around 12:40 p.m. The six are to help with the investigation of the bombings and "related overnight incidents," according to a news release.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy offered their counterparts assistance as needed during a news conference earlier this week. 

"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."

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McCarthy says he spoke with Davis Friday morning and reiterated that his offer to lend a hand in solving the "despicable crime" remained on the table. 

“Detectives from the Chicago Police Department will head to Boston later today to assist Boston Police in their investigation,” he said.

The investigators will help piece together Monday's terror attack near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. It left three dead and 176 injured, according to reports.

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