Community gathers to pay respects at visitation for Chicago police officer who was killed

Rays of sunlight filtered through the clouds as firefighters and police officers gathered at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn to mourn Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, who was fatally shot on his way home from work. The suspect, Xavier Tate Jr., was arrested after a judge signed a warrant. Huesca’s family pleaded for justice as hundreds paid their respects at his visitation. Former officers expressed grief and frustration at the loss of another colleague. The community rallied around the fallen officer, emphasizing the need to support law enforcement. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation provides assistance to families of officers killed or injured on duty.

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