Chicago Honors Officer Killed 3 Years Ago

Colleagues and family gather to remember Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Three years after Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Gage Park, colleagues and family members gathered on Sunday to honor his memory.

Why it matters

Officer Vásquez Lasso's death was a tragic loss for the Chicago Police Department and the local community. Honoring fallen officers is an important way to remember their sacrifice and support their loved ones.

The details

Officer Vásquez Lasso was killed in March 2023 while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago. He was shot and killed at the scene. The department and Vásquez Lasso's family and friends gathered on the anniversary of his death to pay tribute to his memory and service.

  • Officer Vásquez Lasso was killed in the line of duty on March 2, 2023.

The players

Andrés Vásquez Lasso

A Chicago Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2023 while responding to a domestic disturbance call.

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The takeaway

The tragic loss of Officer Vásquez Lasso serves as a somber reminder of the dangers police officers face in their duty to protect the public. Honoring his memory helps the community heal and shows support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day.