Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso

Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, IllinoisPolice Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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Andres M. Vasquez Lasso

Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso was shot and killed while responding to a domestic incident at 4:45 pm in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood.

Officers were responding to a call about a man chasing a woman down the street with a gun. One group of officers went to the residence while other officers located the subject on foot. They were able to engage with the subject, but he fled from the officers. Shots were exchanged as Officer Vasquez Lasso pursued the subject, and both were wounded.

Officer Vasquez Lasso was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Officer Vasquez Lasso had served with the Chicago Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Eighth District. He is survived by his wife, mother, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender In custody

domestic, foot pursuit, weapons violation

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Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
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“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
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Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

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