Funeral for slain CPD Officer Enrique Martinez draws hundreds: 'We lost a hero'
A bagpipe band played outside on the overcast morning as uniformed officers awaited the arrival of a procession carrying Martinez's body to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel.
Slain Officer Enrique Martinez ‘An Exemplary Human Being,’ Loved Ones Say At Funeral
The 26-year-old officer was laid to rest Monday, two weeks after he was killed while conducting a traffic stop in Chatham.
Live: Charges to be announced in murder of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Charges are expected to be announced Wednesday in the murder of fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop earlier this week.
‘He was my baby brother’: Hundreds gather for funeral of slain Chicago police Officer Enrique Martínez
Hundreds of law enforcement officers stood at attention on the north lawn of St. Rita of Cascia church Monday morning, rain sprinkling down on them as pallbearers carried the casket of slain Chicago police Officer Enrique Martínez inside the church.
Brother of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez speaks at his funeral
Adrian Martinez, the brother of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, speaks at the funeral. (Credit: WFLD Chicago)
Funeral services held for fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez
Officers from around country attend benefit for fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez
The Brotherhood for the Fallen sponsors the charity of silent auction and more as one additional way to show the family that Officer Martinez is never forgotten. Jermont Terry reports.
Officer Enrique Martinez's killing is a reminder: Attacks on police must stop
A retired suburban police chief says restrictions on officers' ability to protect themselves and the public, and rhetoric that vilifies police, contribute to attacks on officers like Chicago Officer Martinez.
“Martinez gave his life to protect our city,” Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling says at fallen officer's funeral
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling addressed fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez's family at a funeral ...
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Man arrested in the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer during a traffic stop
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Brandon Johnson's police budget cuts would deal 'devastating blow' to reform push, federal monitor says
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