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Judge denies request for bail from attorney for 18-year-old accused of killing Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso: ‘You were caught on scene red-handed’

An attorney for an 18-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a Chicago police officer earlier this month asked a judge Wednesday to set a reasonable bail, arguing that he didn’t intend to kill a police officer and worked as a mentor to kids at a community center.

Chicago Tribune

‘You murdered him in cold blood,’ judge tells man accused of gunning down Chicago police officer

Steven Montano, 18, appeared in court Wednesday for the first time since he was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso on March 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘At times like these, we are in despair’: Mourners gather for funeral of slain CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso

To the people who knew him best, Chicago police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was a loyal friend and confidant, even if he sometimes seemed serious upon first meeting.

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Family, police attend funeral for slain Chicago officer

Dozens of law enforcement officers attended a funeral service for the first Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in nearly a year and a half

The Independent UK

Mourners gather for funeral of slain Chicago Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso. ‘We’re here to say goodbye to a hero.’

Officers from across the Chicago area were among mourners who gathered along a 6-mile procession on the Far Southwest Side while Vásquez Lasso’s body was escorted to St. Rita of Cascia church, 7740 S. Western Ave.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hundreds gather to mourn slain Chicago Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso: ‘He had a lot ahead for him’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza are among those paying respects to the officer shot and killed in a foot pursuit in Gage Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Lori Lightfoot remembers slain officer, praises outgoing police superintendent

Lightfoot tells graduating recruits the death of Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso has left a city of broken hearts

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Accused shooter of slain Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso ordered held without bond

CHICAGO — A Cook County judge ordered an 18-year-old man held without bond Friday after he was accused of murder in the death of Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, who was shot and killed responding to a domestic-related call this week.

Chicago Tribune

Accused Chicago officer killer ordered held without bond

A judge ordered a teenager held without bond Friday in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer

The Independent UK

Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso’s shooting death is a tragic reminder of city’s gun violence

The officer was able to return fire in spite of his wounds, striking the suspect in the head as children playing at a nearby school ran for cover. The suspect, now charged with first-degree murder and several other offenses, had a brush with the law before.

Chicago Sun-Times

Suspect in shooting of Chicago police officer is charged with first-degree murder as city mourns

CHICAGO — On Thursday morning, about 100 people walked the two blocks from St. Gall Catholic Church in Gage Park, paying their respects at the block where Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed Wednesday. Later in the day, lawmakers in Springfield paused for a moment of silence.

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