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Chicago mayor fires top cop and says he misled public about car incident

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Monday, saying her decision was based on his "ethical lapses." Lightfoot said she decided to fire the superintendent, who announced last month he was retiring, after reviewing a Chicago inspector general's report on its investigation into an October incident in which Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV.

Lightfoot didn't provide additional details about the findings of the report, which has not yet been made public, CBS Chicago reports. In a statement, she said Johnson made misleading statements to her and the public about the incident.

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has been named as interim superintendent while the Chicago Police Board conducts a nationwide search for Johnson's permanent successor, according to CBS Chicago.