Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer

Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer
Pallbearers bring in the casket of Chicago police officer Luis M. Huesca for his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago on April 29, 2024. Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool
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CHICAGO—A judge denied pretrial release of a 22-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer during a court appearance Friday.

Xavier L. Tate Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the April 21 slaying of Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30.