A call for a domestic dispute in Gage Park led to a shooting and the loss of the officer's life.
"We honor him for his courage, for his service to our city and for being so selfless in responding to help others," said one CPD member.
The least a community can do is give up a Saturday afternoon for an officer they never met but will never forget. Officer Vasquez Lasso leaves behind his wife and family. He was 32 years old.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man charged with killing CPD officer; he was also arrested last year in connection to shootingPolice arrested the 18-year-old man for felony aggravated battery, but prosecutors would only approve a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer.
Read more »
Outpouring of support at vigil for fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-LassoOutpouring of support at vigil for fallen CPD officer
Read more »
Funeral arrangements set for CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez LassoThe funeral mass will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, at 7740 S. Western Av., followed by a private burial.
Read more »
Gov. Jared Polis endorses name change of Mount Evans to Mount Blue SkyThe landmark is named for John Evans, a territorial governor who resigned after U.S. Soldiers, lead by Chivington, in southeastern Colorado attacked and killed hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho people
Read more »