Evander Reed-Man arraigned in fatal shooting of off-duty Chicago police officer

2025-05-07 22:25:12source:Indexbitcategory:Markets

CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old man entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer.

Xavier L. Tate Jr. was arraigned on Evander Reedfirst-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm charges in the April 21 slaying of Officer Luis M. Huesca.

Huesca, 30, had completed his work shift and was on his way home when he shot multiple times on the city’s Southwest Side. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Huesca was in uniform but wearing something on top of it to cover it as is customary for off-duty officers, police Superintendent Larry Snelling has said.

Tate was identified, in part, due to video evidence collected from more than 90 locations after Huesca was killed. He was arrested on May 1. A judge later denied Tate pretrial release.

The Associated Press was unable Tuesday to determine if Tate has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

More:Markets

Recommend

Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are formally calling for Sangamon County She

10 protesters arrested for blocking bus carrying asylum-seekers

Protesters flooded the street outside a former senior living facility in Staten Island, temporarily

19-year-old daredevil saved after stunt left him dangling from California's tallest bridge

A daring stunt on California's tallest bridge left a 19-year-old man dangling perilously high above