- Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was shot and killed during a carjacking Sunday
- He was shot several times and pronounced dead at the hospital.
- He served as a Chicago police officer for six years and was just two days shy of his 31st birthday.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed in a brutal carjacking on his way home from work.
Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was shot and killed in the Gage Park neighborhood early Sunday morning, Chicago police said.
Officers responded to a “gunfire detection” alert in the 550 block of South Kedzie Avenue just before 3 a.m.
They located Huesca, who had been shot several times, before transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Huesca served as a Chicago police officer for six years and was just two days shy of his 31st birthday.
No suspects have yet been identified and the motive for the shooting is unknown.
Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was shot and killed in the Gage Park neighborhood early Sunday morning during a violent carjacking. No suspects have yet been identified and the motive for the shooting is unknown.
They located Huesca, who had been shot several times, before transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
CPD Superintendent. Larry Snelling announced Huesca’s death during a press conference Sunday morning.
“Another sad day for the Chicago Police Department. We lost one of our own today, Snelling said.
“This officer was a victim of the type of crime he worked to combat to keep people safe in this city.”
Snelling added that Huesca was in his uniform when he was shot and his vehicle was removed from the scene.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also released a statement following the young officer’s death.
“We deeply mourn the death of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the 5th District Priority Response Team as a result of an unconscionable act of gun violence in our city.”
“I met with Officer Huesca’s mother and uncle this morning and assured them that they have the full support of my administration in dealing with this indescribable loss,” Snelling added.
CPD Superintendent. Larry Snelling announced Huesca’s death at a news conference Sunday morning and said the fallen officer “was a victim of the type of crime he was working against to keep people safe in this city.”
Fellow police officers and firefighters were seen saluting the American flag raised in the middle of the street in honor of Huesca.
Johnson said his office, Snelling and the entire police department were committed to “putting all resources available to apprehend anyone involved.”
Huesca’s death comes just over a year after another CPD officer and his friend were killed in the line of duty.
On March 1, 2023, Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was killed while responding to a domestic violence call on South Spaulding Avenue.
In a Lasso tribute video, Huesca was seen commemorating his friend and colleague.
“Andrés was the embodiment of the American dream, because he came to this country looking for a way to get ahead and make a difference in society,” Huesca said.
“I’m moving away from mediocrity. I did what others would not do in their lifetime and I truly succeeded in this country. He is one of those guys who really deserved this star.
Fellow police officers and firefighters were seen saluting the American flag raised in the middle of the street in honor of Huesca.
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