After Deadline exclusively revealed Mehcad Brooks ‘ exit from Law & Order in July, the NBC revival has explained what happened to his Det. Jalen Shaw.

In Thursday’s Season 25 premiere, Lt. Jessica Brady ( Maura Tierney ) tells Det. Vincent Riley ( Reid Scott ) of his former’s partner fate in a quick exchange that leaves Brooks’ character open for a potential return, following the actors departure after three seasons .

“I just spoke to Shaw. Something opened up over at the 8-8, and he’s going to take it,” says Lt. Brady of Shaw’s new position at the 88th Precinct of the NYPD.

“I knew he wanted to get back to Brooklyn. So good for him,” says Riley in response. “I’m going to miss that guy, though.”

Shaw’s first appearance in the franchise came in a 2022 episode of Law & Or

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