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Chicago P.D. star Patrick John Flueger is taking a leave of absence from the show on account of a personal matter

PEOPLE confirms that Flueger, who plays Adam Ruzek, plans to return later this season

Flueger originally joined the cast in 2014

Chicago P.D. star Patrick John Flueger is taking a sudden leave of absence from the hit show on account of a personal matter.

Flueger, 41, who plays Adam Ruzek on the police drama, plans to return later this season, PEOPLE confirms. Deadline was first to report the news.

Flueger's character married longtime love Detective Kim Burgess ( Marina Squerciati ) in the show's season 12 finale, and the TV couple share a daughter, Makayla, whom they adopted in season 8. The show is currently in its 13th season. The actor joined the ca

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