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Chicago cop killed in line of duty: Remembering Officer Luis Huesca
Final preparations are underway for funeral services of a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty. Meanwhile, were learning more about Officer Luis Huesca from those who knew him best.
CHICAGO - Funeral arrangements have been set and flags are flying half staff in honor of a Chicago police officer who was killed in the line of duty.
Huesca was shot and killed in Gage Park while on his way home from work early Sunday morning. He was shot multiple times and his personal car was stolen but later recovered blocks away. His killer is still on the run.
The 30-year-old was just two days shy of his 31st birthday and was with the department for six years.
Huesca graduated from Plainfield East High School in 2011. On Thursday, we spoke with school staff who remembered the officer.
"His school counselor, a teacher, a social studies teacher that had him. So we all remember him the same. Really, always smiling, kind of shy and introverted, but always positive and just a really good-hearted person," said Heather Boswell, assistant principal.
Chicago police later released a video that showed a person of interest in the case.
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Officer Luis Huesca: Video released of person of interest in murder of Chicago police officer
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who they believe may be connected to the murder of a police officer in Gage Park over the weekend.
You can see the man entering different stores near 55th and Kedzie on Sunday morning, both before and after Huesca's death.
Arrangements have been set for Huesca. His visitation will be held Sunday at Blake and Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn and it is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
His funeral will take place at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
More on Officer Luis Huesca:
- Chicago police release video of person of interest wanted in murder of Officer Luis Huesca
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