Chicago Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect In Officer Luis Huesca's Killing - WATCH

Chicago Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect In Officer Luis Huesca’s Killing – WATCH

DEBARYLIFE – To identify a suspect in the April 20 murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, a manhunt is in progress.

Xavier Tate Jr., 22, is accused of first-degree murder, according to the police, although no arrests have been made as of yet.

The Chicago Police Department offered a $100,000 reward over the weekend for information leading to Tate’s apprehension.

Records indicate that in March of last year, Tate was charged with a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass to a home in Olympia Fields. The case is still open.

Chicago Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect In Officer Luis Huesca's Killing - WATCH (1)

Authorities reported that Huesca was ambushed while traveling a few blocks from the gunshot scene to his apartment from work. When he was shot several times, he was still in his uniform.

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His SUV was reported stolen, but it was later found close by. There was no sign of his gun or badge at the site.

The officer will have a public visitation on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn.

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