Lawrence Loggins, a 46-year-old African American man, was shot to death on February 6, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Loggins, known as "Big Law," was the leader of the Black Disciples, one of Chicago's most notorious gangs. He was found shot in the head while sitting in a parked car near his home in the Englewood neighborhood. His right-hand man, Kenneth Brown, suffered a graze wound during the incident.
The attackers fled the scene in a gray Infiniti sedan.
Loggins' murder sparked fears of potential revenge killings within the gang community. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) was on high alert, anticipating retaliatory violence. Loggins had a significant influence within the Black Disciples, and his death left a power vacuum that could lead to further bloodshed. Despite his criminal background, Loggins had also worked as a "violence interrupter" with CeaseFire Illinois, attempting to mediate conflicts and prevent violence.
The investigation into Loggins' death revealed possible connections to a larger drug trafficking operation involving the Mexican Gulf Cartel. A police informant claimed that Loggins' murder was linked to missing drugs and firearms from a shipment supplied by the cartel. Kenneth Brown, who was later charged in a federal drug case, allegedly told the informant that the missing narcotics and firearms were related to Loggins' killing. The FBI seized 10 kilograms of cocaine from a storage unit rented by Brown, further implicating him in the drug trafficking operation.
The federal investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in drug and gun trafficking on Chicago's South Side. Among those charged was Darnell "Murder" McMiller, identified as the current leader of the Black Disciples. McMiller had been released from prison in April 2019 after serving an eight-year federal drug sentence. The informant, a Black Disciples member, received probation for his cooperation with the FBI, which paid him over $40,000 for his assistance.
Loggins' death remains a significant event in the ongoing struggle against gang violence and drug trafficking in Chicago. The CPD continues to monitor the situation closely, working to prevent further violence and bring those responsible for Loggins' murder to justice.
