The Shield - Werewolf Edition GAME THREAD

[CONFIDENTIAL] INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

From the Desk of: Lt. John Kavanaugh

Case File #IA-0951-88

Subject: Strike Team

Status: UNDER ACTIVE INVESTIGATION

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Synopsis:

Over the past [REDACTED] months, multiple concerning behaviors have been documented regarding Detective Vic Mackey and his fellow Strike Team members. Subject is suspected of maintaining unauthorized connections with known organized crime figures, specifically the Armenian mob. Discrepancies noted in evidence handling, missing funds, and obstruction of investigations targeting [REDACTED].

Incident Highlights:

January 9, 2025: Surveillance placed Ben Gilroy, an associate of the Strike Team at Il Vetro Lounge — a recognized front for illicit and illegal prostitution operations — for over 17 hours.

February 3, 2025: Seizure of narcotics shipment from Pier 14 mysteriously rerouted. Only parties aware of shipment timing: Strike Team task force, incl. Detective Shane Vendrell.

March 21, 2025: Confidential informant “Sparrow” found deceased under suspicious circumstances 48 hours after meeting with Gilroy.

Evidence Collected:

• Wire transfers traced from offshore account ending in [REDACTED] to a shell corporation linked to Detective Ronnie Gardocki.

• Missing physical evidence from locker 17B (log tampered).

• Audio recording (partial, poor quality) implicating Detective Curtis 'Lemonhead' Lemansky in coordination of street-level operations.

Officer Statement Summary:

Formal interview with Detective Mackey scheduled for April 25th was no-show. Unconfirmed sightings place subject at [REDACTED] safehouse. Subject's current whereabouts unknown.

Notes:

Risk of subjects having already "flipped" to external interests is HIGH.

Lethal force authorization pending under Directive 17-C if contact is made.

Command advises discretion. Open knowledge of internal corruption would devastate public trust and ignite media firestorm.

Remarks:

Subjects are not acting alone. Preliminary links drawn between Detective Mackey, Strike Team members and Ben Gilroy.

Further investigation into Strike Team advised each night. Further reports may be forthcoming.

Next Steps:

Black-bag operation approved. Team assembly in progress (clearance: Eyes Only).

Warrant preparation paused. Chain of command interference suspected through Gilroy’s previous police connections

Maintain operational silence until retrieval or neutralization of subject.

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Signed,

Lt. John Kavanaugh

Internal Affairs Division

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