Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Community on Edge as Police Search for Suspect
According to ABC 7 Chicago, A young man named Xavier Tate Jr. is wanted for shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca in Gage Park. Xavier Tate Jr. is accused of using a gun to shoot Huesca who was in his uniform. The police are looking for Xavier Tate Jr., but he’s not in custody yet.
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Community Mourns Slain Chicago Officer: Police Hunt for Xavier Tate Jr. – Accused Carjacking Killer! (PHOTO: ABC Chicago)
Prior Legal Issues Add Complexity to Search for Suspect
Xavier Tate Jr. had been in trouble with the law before. Xavier Tate Jr. was arrested in March for trespassing but he didn’t show up for his court date. This makes the situation more complicated for the police. They’re working hard to find Xavier Tate Jr. and bring him to justice. The community is upset by Officer Huesca‘s death. He was shot while off duty possibly during a carjacking. The suspect took Huesca’s car and gun. Now, people are helping the police find Xavier Tate Jr. There’s a reward for information and the police are urging anyone who knows anything to come forward.
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