Chicago police officer killed: Jury selected in trial of Steven Montano, accused of murder of fallen Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso
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CHICAGO (WLS) — The jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of killing a Chicago police officer.

Steven Montano is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Chicago police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso.

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Prosecutors say Montano shot and killed Vasquez Lasso in March of 2023.

Officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call at Montano’s home in the 5200-block of South Spaulding in Gage Park.

There was a 911 call about a man with a gun chasing a woman down the street.

Officers pursued someone, and Vásquez Lasso was shot.

Vásquez Lasso was with the CPD for five years.

Montano was 18 at the time of the shooting. He is also facing two gun-related felonies and misdemeanor counts of interfering with a report of domestic violence.

Dozens of Cook County residents were in court to be considered for service in this trial at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

The jury consists of 12 people and four alternates.

They’re expected to be sworn in Tuesday.

Opening statements are also expected Tuesday morning.

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