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The funeral of Officer Enrique Martinez of the Chicago Police Department. Officer Martinez was killed during a traffic stop Nov. 4.
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A funeral service was held Monday for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, killed two weeks ago in the line of duty, and the city's mayor did not attend at the request of the officer's family members.
Hundreds of mourners, including police officers, citizens and public officials, gathered for the funeral.
After originally planning to attend the service, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reversed his decision on Saturday, Fox reported.
"The family of Officer Enrique Martinez continues to be in my prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. I heard from the family and am honoring their request and will no longer plan to attend the honors funeral services," the mayor's statement read.
Representatives for Martinez’s family held a press conference on Friday evening, when they said that both Johnson and Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker would not be welcomed at the funeral, Fox 32 reported.
The governor's office said it always respects the wishes of the family and would not attend, according to the outlet.