Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez was an “exemplary” officer who sacrificed his life whereas working in one of many hardest districts on the South Aspect, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling advised a packed church Monday on the younger officer’s funeral.
Snelling requested Martinez’s household to go searching the pews of St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., and see the legislation enforcement officers who traveled throughout the nation to attend the funeral.
“Two weeks in the past in the present day we misplaced a hero,” Snelling mentioned. “Officer Enrique Martinez gave his life defending our metropolis. That is his day. That is his household’s day. Nothing extra, nothing much less.”
“The willingness to offer your life for the security of others is essentially the most noble factor you are able to do,” Snelling mentioned. “They perceive the sacrifice. They perceive what it means to do this sort of work.”
Martinez was killed Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood. The 26-year-old had been on the power for almost three years.
Flanked by relations and supporters, Rosa Mayen (left, in tan jacket and sun shades) and Adrian Martinez (middle, in black leather-based jacket) cry as pallbearers carry the casket for his or her son, Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, into St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Pallbearers carry the casket for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez into St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Flanked by relations and supporters, Chicago Police Officer Adrian Martinez (middle, with mustache) watches as pallbearers carry the casket for his brother, Officer Enrique Martinez, into St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A Chicago Police officer bows her head within the rain as a whole lot of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for CPD Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Members of the family and mourners watch because the funeral procession for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez arrives at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Members of the family and mourners watch because the funeral procession for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez arrives at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Flanked by relations and supporters, Rosa Mayen (left, in tan jacket and sun shades) and Adrian Martinez (middle, in black leather-based jacket) watch as pallbearers carry the casket for his or her son, Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, into St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Pallbearers carry the casket for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez into St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel for his funeral, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Cops bow their heads throughout a prayer through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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The casket of officer Enrique Martinez lies in wait throughout his funeral providers at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling speaks about officer Enrique Martinez and his dedication to CPD through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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CPD officers information out the casket of Police Officer Enrique Martinez through the funeral providers for Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Cops hearken to remarks through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Dad and mom Adrian Martinez (left) and Rosa Mayen are escorted out after the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Dad and mom Rosa Mayen (proper, in tan jacket and sun shades) and Adrian Martinez are walked out after the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Bishop blesses the through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Officer Abdullah Saleh hugs Adrian Martinez through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Adrian Martinez Jr. hugs his mom Rosa Mayen after talking about his brother through the funeral providers for Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita Cascia Shrine Temple at 7740 S Western Ave in Ashburn, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was shot and killed on November 4, 2024 whereas conducting a site visitors cease in East Chatham.
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Flanked by relations and mourners, Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez’s mom, Rosa Mayen, hugs the folded Chicago flag that draped her son’s casket as pallbearers load him into the hearse after his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Flanked by relations and mourners, Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez’s mom, Rosa Mayen, hugs the folded Chicago flag that draped her son’s casket after his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Pallbearers for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez carry his casket to the hearse after his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Pallbearers for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez carry his casket to the hearse after his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Pallbearers for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez fold the Chicago flag that draped his casket after his funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling offers the folded Chicago flag to Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez’s mom, Rosa Mayen, after her son’s funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling prepares to offer the folded Chicago flag to Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez’s mom, Rosa Mayen, after her son’s funeral at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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A whole bunch of legislation enforcement officers and mourners collect for the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the South Aspect, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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The funeral procession for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez departs for the cemetery from St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Martinez, 26, who was on the power for almost three years, was fatally shot Nov. 4 throughout a site visitors cease within the Chatham neighborhood.
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Darion McMillian, 23, was charged with opening hearth from the passenger seat of a car that night throughout a site visitors cease as Martinez approached the automotive, fatally taking pictures Martinez and McMillian’s buddy who was driving. McMillian, who was on digital house monitoring for one more case, allegedly used a handgun geared up with an prolonged journal and a swap to fireside robotically.
Because the casket arrived by procession late Monday morning, a crowd of a whole lot outdoors the church fell silent. Standing alongside officers have been a number of distinguished politicians, together with former Mayor Richard M. Daley, Cook dinner County State’s Lawyer-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke and a handful of alderpersons.
Contained in the church, Martinez’s older brother defined how they each joined the Chicago Police Division regardless of their mom’s try to protect them from the harmful career.
“However as onerous as she tried, we realized it wasn’t only a job,” mentioned Adrian Martinez Jr., who works as an teacher for CPD. “It was our calling to serve the deprived and to guard the forgotten. We wished to reside the lifetime of a hero. Turning into law enforcement officials was not simply the job title to us, however who we have been purported to be.”
Enrique Martinez “met the love of his life” at age 16, bought engaged, and joined the CPD in his early 20s, his brother mentioned. On the night time he was killed, he “appeared evil and terror within the face and took his last breath,” his brother mentioned.
Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez.
Chicago Police Division
“He was murdered on a chilly, darkish, forgotten road,” mentioned Adrian Martinez Jr., whose eulogy acquired a standing ovation. “It’s possible you’ll not understand it, however that night time, my brother saved numerous lives as he was pierced by a number of bullets, each bullet that struck my brother may have taken the life of somebody’s mom, father, sister, brother or buddy.”
Enrique Martinez’s colleagues, Officers Francisco Nunez and Abdullah Saleh, spoke of Martinez’s humorousness and the way it often bought him in bother throughout their time within the police academy. They recalled his love of smoking cigars and of pets. He took care of two German shepherds.
Snelling, in his remarks, talked a couple of shift within the public’s growing respect for law enforcement officials.
“There are individuals who need us there. The tide is popping. Individuals are understanding the significance of legislation enforcement. They’re beginning to perceive what our true goal is,” Snelling mentioned.
