Chapter 42: Swift Justice
Chapter 42: Swift Justice
The sharp knock on the door startled Officer Lukar out of his half-asleep daze. Muttering a curse, he forced a smile as he looked at the duty officer standing outside. "So, the rebels have stormed the Presidential Office, have they?"
The recent uproar surrounding immigration issues had been intense. Protesters were gathering outside the Presidential Office, accusing the government of inaction on illegal immigration and smuggling. Some joked about “storming the Presidential Office” as a rallying cry for action against government apathy.
Waking up during his night shift to deal with yet another case warranted some sarcasm, even if it was just venting frustration at the system.
The duty officer, initially stern, couldn’t help but chuckle, quickly covering her mouth to regain composure. "There’s been a violent home invasion and robbery. The precinct needs you."
In Jingang City, criminal investigations were overseen by the main headquarters. Precincts would handle immediate responses to crimes but forward all investigative work to the centralized Criminal Investigation Division (CID). This system optimized resources for solving cases citywide.
Officer Lukar was one of three CID officers on duty that night, though the other two had already left—Jingang’s nights were far from safe.
Stretching and groaning, Lukar rubbed his face, grabbed his cigarettes, and walked out the door. The duty officer handed him a slip of paper with preliminary details as she followed him to his car.
The crime scene was Johnny’s bakery. Donning gloves, Lukar crossed the police tape and entered the shop.