Huesca

/ ˈueska /

noun

1. Latin name: Osca. a city in NE Spain: Roman town, site of Quintus Sertorius' school (76 _bc ); 15th-century cathedral and ancient palace of Aragonese kings. Pop: 47 609 (2003 est)

Example Sentences

Xavier L. Tate Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the April 21 slaying of Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30.

Read more on Seattle Times

Huesca was shot 10 times, prosecutors said in court.

Read more on Seattle Times

Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti said during a news conference Friday that investigators identified Tate in part due to video evidence collected from more than 90 locations after Huesca was killed.

Read more on Seattle Times

When police located Huesca’s stolen vehicle after the shooting, that water bottle and clothing Tate was wearing at the time of the shooting were found in the car.

Read more on Seattle Times

Huesca’s family has issued a statement saying in part, “The vile nature of this crime and its devastating impact on our family and the community demand uncompromising pursuit of justice. While no measure of justice can bring Officer Huesca back or fully heal our hearts, we take solace in his enduring legacy of service and bravery.”

Read more on Seattle Times