Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, April 21, 2024
Add to My HeroesLuis M. Huesca
Police Officer Luis Huesca was shot and killed in the 3100 block of West 56th Street at about 2:55 am while driving home following his shift.
Other officers were alerted to the shooting by gunshot detectors in the area and located Officer Huesca suffering from gunshot wounds. He was still in uniform, but his gun and his badge had been stolen along with his personal vehicle. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
A suspect was arrested on May 1, 2024.
Officer Huesca had served with the Chicago Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Calumet District's Priority Response Team. He is survived by his mother and uncle.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 108 ReflectionsAs a native of Chicago, am deeply saddened about what happened to you. What u had to go thru in your last hr here. I have so much respect for your service and what you did to try to make the city a better and safer place. You didn't deserve to die the way u did. You are wrapped in the arms of the Lord now. May God give your soul peace. I pray for peace for your surviving loved ones.
Diamond Jones
Just a concerned citizen
July 16, 2024
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