Reward Offered for Information on Killing of Chicago City Worker

A $10,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a city emergency management employee.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:55am

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A $10,000 reward has been announced by Cook County Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the shooting death of Da'j Flowers, a 36-year-old senior administrative assistant at the City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Flowers was found shot to death behind the front door of her West Rogers Park apartment on Friday during a well-being check by police.

Why it matters

The killing of a city employee who worked in emergency management and communications raises concerns about public safety and the need to find the perpetrator. Chicago has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years, and this incident highlights the risks faced by municipal workers.

The details

Police recovered a firearm inside Flowers' apartment, but have not said whether it belonged to her or how it may be connected to the shooting. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to learn more about the circumstances of her death. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward anonymously to help bring accountability and justice to Flowers' family.

  • Flowers was found shot to death on Friday morning.
  • An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.

The players

Da'j Flowers

A 36-year-old senior administrative assistant at the City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications who was found shot to death in her apartment.

Cook County Crime Stoppers

The organization that is offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible for Flowers' killing.

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What they’re saying

“Another woman has been killed in our city, and it is unacceptable. This was a senseless act of violence, and someone out there knows who is responsible. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward. Your tip could be the one that brings accountability and justice to the victim's family.”

— Paul Rutherford, Executive Director, Cook County Crime Stoppers (cwbchicago.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the release of any additional details about the investigation or the firearm found in Flowers' apartment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved public safety measures and support for municipal workers who serve on the frontlines of emergency response in Chicago. The community must come together to provide any information that could help bring the perpetrator to justice and provide closure for Flowers' family.