Queen of Martyrs students honor slain officer

Students from Queen of Martyrs School line 103rd Street outside their school to pay their respects on Nov. 18, 2024, to fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez as a procession with a hearse carrying his body makes its way past the school to the funeral Mass at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel. Officer Martinez was fatally shot while conducting a traffic stop on Nov. 4, 2024. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Young students pass by a digital sign remembering Officer Martinez as they make their way to the curb to await the funeral procession. Students from Queen of Martyrs School line 103rd Street outside their school to pay their respects on Nov. 18, 2024, to fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez as a procession with a hearse carrying his body makes its way past the school to the funeral Mass at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel. Officer Martinez was fatally shot while conducting a traffic stop on Nov. 4, 2024. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students wave flags to cars passing by their school before the road was closed for the funeral procession. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
A student puts his hand over his heart as he awaits the funeral procession. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students wave flags to cars passing by their school before the road was closed for the funeral procession. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students and staff watch as the procession passes by. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students and staff watch as the procession passes by. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students and staff watch as the procession passes by. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
Students and staff watch as the procession passes by. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

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