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 18913
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 111 ReflectionsOfficer Huesca, I did not know you, but I grew up in your neighborhood and I remember hearing about the story. I am so sorry that your life was taken, and I really really hope that the person that did that to you suffers every day for the rest of their lives, they actually do not deserve to live. There was no reason to rob and kill someone. I had to leave Chicago because I just cannot stand what happened to the city. My stepfather was a Chicago policeman and I was actually shocked. He survived 38 years on the streets.. GOD REST YOUR LOVING SOUL
Judith Vendegna
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June 18, 2025
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