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Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day'
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city’s southwest side while heading home from work early Sunday morning, according to the department.
The officer was identified as 30-year-old Luis Huesca by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office. Police superintendent Larry Snelling said Huesca was driving home at around 3 a.m. Sunday when he was shot multiple times.
Huesca was still in uniform, but it was covered by other clothing, which Snelling said is normal for off-duty officers. The wounded officer was transported to a Chicago hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
As of Sunday evening, no suspect has been taken into custody and police have not yet offered a motive for the shooting.
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The slain Chicago police officer was identified as 30-year-old Luis Huesca. (X/@ChicagoCAPS11)
Police responded to the area after ShotSpotter alerted officers to multiple shots fired near 55th Street and Kedzie Avenue at 2:53 a.m. Huesca was found outside in the 3100 block of West 56th Street after officers “toured the area,” according to a CPD statement.
Huesca’s vehicle was taken during the incident, but police would not confirm whether the shooting was part of a carjacking, noting the investigation is in its preliminary stages.
“The officer was the victim of the type of crime that he was working against to keep people safe in this city,” Snelling said. “Another sad day for the Chicago Police Department.”
Huesca was a six-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, FOX 32 Chicago reported. He died two days before his 31st birthday.
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Luis Huesca was a six-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and only two days shy of his 31st birthday when he was killed Sunday morning. (Chicago Tribune via Getty Images)
Johnson said he met with Huesca’s family Sunday morning.
“We are deeply mourning the death of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the 5th District/Priority Response Team following an act of unconscionable gun violence in our city. No family or community should ever have to suffer such pain,” the mayor said in a statement.
“Our city is grieving, and our condolences go out to their entire family as well as Luis’ fellow officers and community,” Johnson added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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A 2.9 magnitude earthquake near Amherstburg, Ontario, was felt across parts of Downriver and Monroe County Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (USGS.gov)
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A 2.9-magnitude earthquake near Amherstburg, Ontario, was felt across parts of southeast Michigan Sunday morning.
What we know:
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the earthquake occurred around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at a depth of 2.1 kilometers near Lakewood Beach, across from Rockwood, Michigan.
Big picture view:
The Canadian town, near the mouth of the Detroit River, is about 16 miles south of Detroit, across from communities including Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Trenton and Wyandotte.
Local perspective:
According to a USGS map, the quake was felt across Downriver and Monroe County, as well as parts of eastern Ontario and near Toledo, Ohio.
Reports show the quake was felt across Downriver, Monroe County, parts of eastern Ontario and as far south as the Toledo, Ohio, area. (USGS.gov)
The Source: Information for this story came from the U.S. Geological Survey
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have dodged a serious blow to star guard Anthony Edwards, but his status for the rest of the NBA playoffs remains in question.
Medical imaging tests revealed that Edwards, the NBA’s third-leading scorer this season, suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee on Saturday, April 25, in Game 4 of Minnesota’s first-round playoff series against the Nuggets.
The results were first reported by ESPN.
Although sources tell the network Edwards is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, he did avoid a more serious ligament injury that would’ve ended his postseason.
The news comes as the No. 6-seeded Timberwolves have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the first round over the No. 3 Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves are also dealing with depth concerns in the backcourt, after guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles tendon one quarter before Edwards sustained his injury.
The Timberwolves have ramped up their defense and are playing their best basketball of the season. After making consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota is looking to break through this season with its first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Although the Western Conference is stacked with talented teams, the Timberwolves have been very impressive to open the 2026 playoffs. To pose a legitimate threat, however, they will need Edwards to be healthy, especially now that DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely.
Anthony Edwards’ injury in Game 4
The injury ocurred with 2:45 left in the first half, when Edwards jumped vertically to defend a Cameron Johnson layup during a fastbreak drive. When Edwards landed, his left knee appeared to hyperextend as his weight came down, and he immediately grabbed at the area, writhing in apparent discomfort. Edwards slapped the court a few times in obvious frustration.
Athletic trainers rushed over as Edwards popped up to his feet. The trainers helped Edwards hobble off the floor, as he did not put any weight on the injured leg.
The trainers helped him toward the tunnel, though they didn’t immediately usher Edwards to the locker room, momentarily examining him in the tunnel.
After Minnesota’s 112-96 victory in Game 4, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch didn’t have any updates on the severity of Edwards’ injury, noting that he was being evaluated.
“I saw Ant (at halftime) and kind of dapped him up,” Timberwolves forward Julius Randle said after Saturday’s game. “There’s not much to say in those moments. I’ll give him a call tonight, or a text and just check up on him.”
In 61 games this season, Edwards averaged a career-high 28.8 points (which ranked third in the NBA behind only Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage (48.9%) and 3-point percentage (39.9%) were also career bests.
In February, he was selected to his fourth consecutive All-Star team.
Contributing: Steve Gardner
UPDATE | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said 13-year-old Jeremiah Mason has been safely located.
ORIGINAL STORY | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old boy.
Jeremiah Mason was last seen around 2:15 p.m. Saturday near the 3400 block of Wyoming Street in KCMO.
Jeremiah is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green camouflage hoodie, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information about Jeremiah should call the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5043 or 911.
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