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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Officer Luis Huesca's Fatal Shooting

Officer Huesca was killed near his home in the Gage Park neighborhood; his gun and vehicle were stolen during the attack.

  • Officer Luis Huesca was fatally shot early Sunday as he returned home from his shift, marking him the third Chicago officer shot this year.
  • The Chicago Police Department has released surveillance footage of a suspect deemed armed and dangerous.
  • Huesca, who would have turned 31 on Tuesday, was remembered for his empathy and professionalism within the community.
  • Investigators are exploring the possibility that the killing was part of a carjacking, though motives remain under investigation.
  • The incident has prompted a citywide search for the suspect, with police urging the public not to approach but to provide any relevant information.
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