Xavier L. Tate, who is 22 years old, is accused of the murder. Chicago Officer Luis Huesca was shot and killed in a carjacking incident at his home after finishing work.
Chicago Police Chief Larry B. Snelling stated that Tate is the person responsible for the murder. Chief Snelling made this statement in a news conference on May 3.Detectives worked non-stop to apprehend Tate and prevent further harm, according to Chief Snelling.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Huesca suffered 10 gunshot wounds. Information from ABC7 confirms this fact. According to NBC Chicago, Huesca did not use his own weapon and was shot in the face. NBC Chicago also reported that Huesca was shot in the face. The Chicago Sun-Times mentioned that Huesca was shot in the head, chest, arms, and thighs.
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Chicago Police issued a statement. On May 2, Chicago Police reported that Xavier L. Tate was charged with the murder of Officer Luis M. Huesca.
The police charged Tate with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen firearm.
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Chicago Police used Officer Luis Huesca's handcuffs to take Xavier L. Tate into custody after identifying him through video surveillance and a water bottle purchase.
According to CPD Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti, detectives found video evidence of Tate in the shooting area and traced his movements to a store where he used a relative's bank card to buy a bottle of water. The relative then identified Tate to the police, Ursitti stated.
Huesca's stolen car was found, and the water bottle and the clothing Tate wore on the day of the shooting were found nearby. Ursitti mentioned that Tate's DNA and fingerprints were discovered on the evidence.
NBC Chicago reported that Officer Huesca was shot and had his SUV stolen as he was returning home from work. Detectives tracked Tate to an apartment in Glendale Heights, Illinois on Wednesday night, May 1, and arrested him using Huesca's handcuffs, according to Chief Snelling.
Snelling recounted that ballistics evidence definitively linked Tate to the murder.
On April 26, Chicago police issued a community alert.
An arrest warrant for Tate Jr., 22, was announced in the alert, describing him as the suspect wanted for the murder of Officer Huesca. The community alert was issued on April 23, declaring that the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. On what would have been Officer Huesca's 31st birthday, Chicago police expressed their condolences and pledged ongoing support for his family and their commitment to continuing his legacy of service and kindness.
The Chief Says Xavier Tate ‘Evaded’ Arrest for More Than a Week Tate “in a matter of seconds took the life of someone who was trying to improve our city and make it safer through kindness and compassion,” the chief stated. He mentioned that Tate managed to avoid being arrested for over a week.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the 5th District/Priority Response Team following an act of inexcusable gun violence in our city. No family or community should ever have to endure such pain,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wrote in a news release.“I met with Officer Huesca’s mother and uncle this morning and assured them that they have the full support of my administration as they deal with this unspeakable loss. Our city is grieving, and our condolences go out to their entire family as well as Luis’ fellow officers and community,” Johnson’s statement says.
“My Office of Community Safety, in collaboration with Supt. Larry Snelling and the Chicago Police Department, is committed to using every available resource to catch anyone involved in this morning’s shooting and bring them to justice. As the investigation continues, we will provide immediate updates as they become available,” it adds.
NBC Chicago reported that Tate was supposed to appear in court before the murder but did not show up.
Xavier L. Tate is the 22-year-old suspect accused in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, who was shot to death after he was carjacked in uniform after leaving work. wrote in a news release.
“I met with Officer Huesca’s mother and uncle this morning and assured them that they have the full support of my administration as they deal with this unspeakable loss. Our city is grieving, and our condolences go out to their entire family as well as Luis’ fellow officers and community,” Johnson’s statement says.
“My Office of Community Safety, in collaboration with Supt. Larry Snelling and the Chicago Police Department, is committed to putting every resource available toward apprehending anyone involved in this morning’s shooting and bringing them to justice. As the investigation continues, we will provide immediate updates as they become available,” it adds.
NBC Chicago reported that Tate was due in court before the murder but did not show up.
