Larois Hawkins After more than a decade with the series, the long-running police procedural ‘Chicago P.D.’ The actor, who has been a series regular since the show premiered in 2014, will be leaving for the upcoming 14th season.According to Deadline, Hawkins will return to the show for the first two or three episodes of season 14 to wrap up his character Kevin Atwater’s storyline before his departure. How her character will exit the series remains a mystery, though sources indicate it will happen early in the season. Hawkins portrayed Atwater in various crossover events with other police procedurals in the same franchise on the network.
Kevin Atwater’s recent character development
As part of the Intelligence Unit under Hank Voight, Atwater worked with elite officers that recently included Adam Ruzek, Kim Burgess, Dante Torres, and other team members. The character was described as handsome, honest, and loyal, with fans often discussing his personal life and hoping he would find romantic fulfillment.Although Atwater had come close to serious relationships before, nothing materialized until Season 13 Episode 5, when he reconnected with Officer Tasha Fox, a platonic friend from his past who became a romantic interest. However, the potential love connection faced an immediate challenge when Tasha revealed that night that she was moving to Miami for a new job in a week. Before Atwater woke up the next morning, she left an orange at her new home in the Sunshine State, with an open invitation for Atwater to join her.
LaRoyce Hawkins’ extensive television work
Outside of his role on the police procedural, Hawkins has appeared in various other series including the Marvel series, “Power Book IV: Force” and “Ballers” for the streaming platform, among other productions throughout his career.
All three police procedurals from the same franchise received early renewals from the network this year, with franchise shows returning on October 7 for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The shows continue to perform as significant ratings performers in the network’s primetime lineup, maintaining their position as anchors of the network’s Wednesday night schedule, where they air back-to-back.The franchise aired another crossover event on March 4, where all three shows reached season highs in total viewers as a result of the unified storytelling event. The franchise’s three shows have remained steadfast for the network despite their long runs, attracting substantial audiences and maintaining strong viewership in their combined episodes.
