A devastating incident unfolded in Chicago’s southwest side as a police officer was fatally shot while heading home from duty early Sunday morning, as confirmed by the city’s police department.
The officer, identified as 30-year-old Luis Huesca, was named by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office. According to Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, Huesca was driving home around 3 a.m. on Sunday when he was attacked and shot multiple times.
While Huesca was still in uniform, his attire was concealed by other clothing, which Snelling explained is customary for off-duty officers. Despite efforts to save him, the wounded officer succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a Chicago hospital.
As of Sunday evening, no suspects have been apprehended, and authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting.
The slain Chicago police officer was recognized as 30-year-old Luis Huesca. (X/@ChicagoCAPS11)
Police rushed to the area following alerts from ShotSpotter indicating multiple gunshots near 55th Street and Kedzie Avenue at 2:53 a.m. Huesca was discovered outside in the 3100 block of West 56th Street after officers conducted a thorough search of the vicinity, according to a statement from the CPD.
During the incident, Huesca’s vehicle was taken, but police refrained from confirming whether the shooting was linked to a carjacking, citing the early stage of the investigation.
“The officer fell victim to the very type of crime he was committed to combating to ensure the safety of the people in this city,” Snelling remarked. “Another tragic day for the Chicago Police Department.”
Huesca, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago, served as a dedicated officer for six years in the Chicago Police Department. He tragically passed away just two days shy of his thirty-first birthday.
Luis Huesca was a six-year veteran of the Chicago Police Division and solely two days shy of his thirty first birthday when he was killed Sunday morning. (Chicago Tribune through Getty Pictures)
Johnson stated he convened with Huesca’s family on Sunday morning.
“We are profoundly saddened by the loss of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the 5th District/ Priority Response Group due to an act of senseless gun violence in our city. No family or community should ever have to endure such agony,” the mayor stated in a statement.
“Our city is in mourning, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to their entire family as well as Luis’ fellow officers and community,” Johnson further remarked.
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