Chicago Cop Shot Dead while Going Home, Carjacking Suspected
Chicago, IL: A tragic incident occurred in Chicago as an off-duty police officer was fatally shot while returning home from work on Sunday.
Police swiftly responded to a gunshot detection alert in the Gage Park neighborhood around 3 a.m., as stated by law enforcement officials.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered an officer named Luis M. Huesca, 30, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, according to police and the mayor’s office.
He was quickly taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, but unfortunately, the experienced department vet did not survive, as reported by NBC 5 Chicago.
The theft of Huesca’s car was also reported, however, the police have not confirmed if the shooting incident was related to a carjacking.
Authorities have not provided a potential motive and currently do not have a suspect in custody.
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The police superintendent expressed his sorrow, describing it as yet another unfortunate day for the city.
“The officer was the victim of the type of crime that he was working against to keep people safe in this city,” police Superintendent Larry Snelling said. “Another sad day for the Chicago Police Department.”
According to Snelling, Huesca, who was almost 31 years old, was still in uniform but had something covering it, which is typical for off-duty police officers.
The details surrounding the shooting remain uncertain. According to Snelling, the police investigation is still in its early stages.
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Huesca’s mom and uncle on Sunday morning to reassure them that “my administration is fully behind them as they deal with this terrible loss.”
