Dupage Policy Journal

State Representative Amy Grant paid her respects to a fallen Chicago Police Officer in a Facebook post dated November 19, stating, "RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez."

"RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez," said Grant, according to Facebook.

According to the post, Grant shared content from the Chicago Police Department's Facebook page on November 18. The post included photographs from the funeral of Officer Enrique Martinez and a line of text reading, "We will never forget you, Police Officer Enrique Martinez. #8314."

Screenshot of State Representative Amy Grant's Nov. 19 Facebook post. | State Representative Amy Grant's Facebook page

The funeral for 26-year-old Martinez took place on November 18. He was killed in the line of duty on November 4 after being shot while responding to a traffic stop in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. Fox 32 reported that a 23-year-old individual has been charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and other felonies in connection with the incident.

A visitation was held in Oak Lawn on November 17, where numerous first responders from across the city and state paid their respects. Martinez was assigned to the Sixth District of the Chicago Police Department and was one month away from his third anniversary with the department.

Chicago residents gathered on November 7 for a vigil at the church attended by Martinez on Chicago’s South Side. Attendees described him as a "young man with a charismatic personality and an infectious laugh." According to WGN 9, he often ran with his German Shepherds in West Lawn, where he lived with his family. Following his older brother into law enforcement, Martinez had expressed his desire to become a police officer since elementary school.

Grant represents Illinois' 47th House District. Her political career includes six years on the DuPage County Board from 2012-2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Pittsburgh and has resided in Wheaton for over two decades with her husband. They are involved in community activities through organizations such as the DuPage County Historical Museum Board and Glen Oaks Hospital Community Partnership Committee.