Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ran from reporters who wanted answers about reports that his administration is pressuring the family of slain Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca to let the Mayor attend his funeral.
Officer Huesca was killed on April 21 as he returned home from his shift, dressed in uniform, during an alleged carjacking.
According to officials, Huesca shot more than ten times.
ABC News reports that Xavier Tate Jr., 22, was arrested after a 10-day manhunt and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen firearm.
While reporters tried to ask Johnson about the allegations regarding the funeral, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reported that the Mayor refused to answer questions and ran away.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson runs from reporters. Image: Video screenshot
Ahern shouted to a rattled and fleeing Johnson, “Mister Mayor, why do you have to run from us, Mr. Mayor?”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson runs from reporters. Image: Video screenshot
Watch:
Mayor refused to take questions earlier today. Here’s what happened. @nbcchicago
More tonight 5p and 6p pic.twitter.com/0wgG84mgJs
— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) May 2, 2024
Intrepid Chicago reporter John Kass reports:
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