Slain Officer’s Mom To Mayor: ‘You're Not Welcome At My Son’s Funeral’

CHICAGO — Edith Huesca, mother of fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, asked state officials to deliver a message to Mayor Brandon Johnson that he would not be welcome at her son’s funeral on Monday.

The 30-year-old officer was gunned down in uniform returning home from work in the early morning hours of April 21 near his home in Gage Park.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza sent out a tweet stating that the young officer’s grief-stricken mother asked her and Rep. Angelica Guerrero Cueller during her son’s visitation Sunday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home to tell Johnson not to attend the funeral at St, Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel.

“We both called him before 10pm asking him [to] please honor her wishes,” the Illinois Comptroller said.

Earlier in the evening, the mayor’s public schedule was released stating he would be attending the service, but amended his schedule Monday morning, stating he would not be present. Johnson released this 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."

Mendoza tweeted an update Monday thanking the mayor for respecting the family’s wishes.

“I am heartened to hear that @ChicagosMayor is respecting the Huesca family's wishes. May Officer Luis Huesca rest in peace and God grant comfort and strength to his family,” she said.