AceShowbiz - LaRoyce Hawkins is departing the television series Chicago P.D. after 13 seasons, ScreenRant reports. He will appear in the first two to three episodes of season 14 to wrap up his character’s storyline as Kevin Atwater, who began as a patrol officer before advancing to Hank Voight’s Intelligence Unit.

Onechicagocenter confirms that Hawkins, an original cast member who originated the role on Chicago Fire, is the first original regular to leave the show in four seasons since Jesse Lee Soffer’s exit in season 10. Atwater’s departure is expected to involve him relocating from Chicago to Miami, following his recent storyline where he reconnected with Taysha Fox—who moved to Miami for a police job and revealed she was pregnant with his child. The character’s evolving family responsibilities appear to be a significant factor in this transition.

Chicago P.D. has been a staple of NBC’s lineup since its 2014 debut, blending drama, action, and crime elements. The series features an ensemble cast including Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, Hawkins, Amy Morton, and others. The show has seen frequent cast changes in recent years, with at least one regular departing nearly every season since season 3.

This exit marks a notable shift for the long-running drama, reducing the number of original cast members to four. While the reasons behind Hawkins’ departure remain undisclosed, and neither he nor Wolf Entertainment have commented publicly, his exit highlights ongoing changes within the franchise’s lineup. Fans can expect the storyline to focus on Atwater stepping away from the Intelligence Unit to prioritize his new family life, signaling a new chapter both for the character and the series moving forward.

This article is based on reporting originally published by ScreenRant.