CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided not to attend this morning's funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca.
Updating the mayor's public schedule, Johnson's office said the mayor will not be going to the Huesca funeral on the Southwest Side. His original schedule had the funeral listed.
The announcement comes after Huesca's mother requested Sunday night at her late son's wake that Johnson not attend the service.
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza made the revelation on social media this morning.
Johnson issued the following statement:
"We continue to send our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Officer Luis Huesca as they heal from the loss of their beloved son, nephew, brother and friend," Mayor Brandon Johnson said. "As mayor, I vow to continue supporting our police and first responders, uniting our city and remaining committed to working with everyone towards building a better, stronger, safer Chicago.
"My heart is with the Huesca family today. God bless them and God bless the City of Chicago."
Huesca's funeral is slated to being at 10 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, located at 77th and Western.
Huesca, who would have turned 31 last week, was shot and killed as he was heading home from a shift in the early hours of April 21. Chicago police said he was wearing his uniform at the time of the shooting, which took place during an attempted carjacking.
WBBM's Terry Keshner contributed to this report.
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