Chicago Mayor Johnson Withdraws from Slain Officer's Funeral After Family's Request

Mayor Brandon Johnson initially planned to attend Officer Enrique Martinez's funeral but stepped back following the family's wishes.

Officer Enrique Martinez, aged 26, was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
The family of Officer Martinez requested that Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker not attend the funeral services.
Mayor Johnson initially intended to attend the funeral, citing his duty to honor fallen first responders, but reversed his decision after the family's wishes were reiterated.
Governor Pritzker acknowledged the family's request promptly and agreed not to attend the funeral services.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Mayor Johnson and the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, particularly regarding law enforcement issues.