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Nationwide Manhunt for Suspect in Chicago Police Officer's Murder Continues

Authorities intensify the search for Xavier L. Tate Jr., offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

  • Chicago police have identified 22-year-old Xavier L. Tate Jr. as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Officer Luis Huesca.
  • The murder occurred on April 21 in the Gage Park neighborhood; Huesca was shot nearly 20 times.
  • A $100,000 reward is offered by various agencies, including the FBI and Crime Stoppers, for information that leads to Tate's arrest and conviction.
  • Tate, who remains at large, was last seen in surveillance footage from convenience stores and sidewalks.
  • The slain officer, Luis Huesca, was a six-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and was killed just days before his 31st birthday.
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