Candlelight vigil held for fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso
Candlelight vigil held for fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso
For 24 hours, residents will walk along 63rd street carrying flags honoring Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso along with his brothers and sisters in blue. Nate Rodgers reports. MORE: https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/organization/cpd
CHICAGO - Tealight candles adorned pillars outside Chicago Police District 8 as a small group prayed for support for the loved ones of fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso.
Robert Swiderski organized the effort where for 24 hours residents will walk along 63rd street carrying flags.
Officer Vazquez Lasso was shot multiple times Wednesday evening after responding to a call of a man chasing a woman down the street with a gun in Gage Park.
Steven Montano, 18, now faces multiples charges including first-degree murder. Vasquez Lasso was 32 years old. The husband, father and 5 year police veteran died at the hospital.
Earlier in the day hundreds of residents stood with police at Mt. Greenwood Park shoulder to shoulder sharing their support. Organizers gave messages of hope and encouraged residents to pray for all of CPD.
"When you see a Chicago Police Officer, give them a wave. Say thanks," said Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th).
Flags were also positioned half-staff at Daley Plaza remembering Vasquez Lasso.
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) called for real action, not just talk.