Man arrested who may be connected to scene where fallen Officer Luis Huesca's gun was recovered

CHICAGO — A man has been arrested who may be connected to the killer of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca.Caschaus Tate, 20, is facing multiple charges including one for a burglary in Richton Park and one for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in Chicago.Chicago police said the 20-year-old in custody is connected to 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr., who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Officer Luis Huesca. Police have not confirmed how the two are connected.

Police sources said Caschaus Tate was inside that home.According to charging documents, officers saw Caucus Tate throw a semi-automatic glock over a fence as they searched the home. This is believed to be Officer Huesca's gun that was missing the morning he was killed.Caschaus Tate is under 21 years old and doesn't have a valid FOID card. He will be in court on Friday for his aggravated unlawful use of a weapons charge. He is set to appear in court at 9:30 a.m.

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