Man arrested during search for suspect accused in fatal shooting of CPD officer appears in court
CHICAGO — A man who police arrested during the search for the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a CPD officer faced a judge on gun charges.
It is unclear what the relationship is between the man and the suspect, who have the same last name, but the Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force made the arrest on Friday while searching for the officer’s alleged killer.
Prosecutors at the Markham Courthouse asked a Cook County judge to keep 20-year-old Caschaus Tate, who was arrested on a weapons charge, in custody on Tuesday.
Pre-trial release denied for man arrested during search for suspect accused in fatal shooting of CPD officer Caschaus Tate, 20 (Chicago police)
Caschaus Tate, who is already facing criminal counts in an unrelated burglary case, was located by authorities and taken into custody after he allegedly tossed a gun over a backyard fence in Morgan Park after investigators arrived to question him.
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Evidence technicians, who later recovered the weapon, described it as a GLOCK 9mm handgun.
Caschaus Tate was then charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
The news comes only a day after loved ones gathered for an emotional funeral service for fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca, who was gunned down in Gage Park on Sunday, April 21, while returning home from work.
Huesca’s weapon, police badge and SUV were taken during the deadly encounter.
The SUV has since been recovered and Chicago’s police superintendent said Monday his service weapon has also been recovered, however, it remains unclear where or when the weapon was located
But as the community and loved ones mourn the loss of the fallen officer, the search for his killer has intensified.
Detectives compiled and shared surveillance video capturing 22-year-old Xavier L. Tate, who police say is wanted in connection with Huesca’s murder.
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Police and the FBI quickly launched a manhunt for Tate, who stands 5-foot-11 and weighs around 175 pounds. Officers say he has tattoos on his chest and body and also has a neck tattoo with the word “majesty” written beneath a depiction of a crown.
Authorities are now offering rewards totaling $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Tate.
Those with information on the whereabouts of Xavier L. Tate are asked to contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8380 or dial 911.
Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.
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