Chicago Police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was murdered on April 21, 2024, while walking to his home in the Gage Park neighborhood. Officers found Huesca, still in uniform with a jacket over it, outside the 3100 block of West 56th Street after a ShotSpotter alert just before 3 a.m.; he had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 3:22 a.m. His Toyota 4Runner and his service weapon were taken during what investigators described as an apparent carjacking.

Authorities identified 22-year-old Xavier L. Tate of Aurora as a suspect and issued an arrest warrant; a reward of up to $100,000 was offered for information. Tate was later located and taken into custody on May 1, 2024, and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen firearm. Investigators reported Tate’s DNA and fingerprints tied him to evidence from the scene and that he used a relative’s bank card after the killing. Other people were charged for assisting Tate and for disposing of the officer’s service weapon.

Huesca was remembered by colleagues and city officials for his dedication and character; his death was ruled a line-of-duty killing. If anyone has information about this case or knew Officer Huesca, please come forward.