Xavier Tate Jr. was born on March 16, 2002. He grew up in Illinois. 

Xavier L. Tate Jr. was implicated in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. The incident took place on April 21, 2024, when Huesca was shot multiple times while returning home from work. Huesca was found shot in the face and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Following the murder, a warrant was issued for Tate Jr., who was considered armed and dangerous. The police sought information about his whereabouts, offering a reward of $100,000 for leads that could lead to his arrest. On May 1, 2024, Tate was taken into custody in an apartment complex in Glendale Heights, Illinois, after law enforcement believed he had been hiding there. Reports indicated that he was found underneath a kitchen sink when officers apprehended him. During the arrest, he reportedly pleaded for his safety.

Tate Jr. faced charges of first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking for allegedly stealing Officer Huesca’s vehicle after the shooting, and possession of a stolen firearm. His arrest marked a significant development in the case, as Huesca's death marked the first killing of a Chicago officer in the line of duty that year. The police continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with the possibility of a carjacking being explored. Tate Jr. was scheduled to appear in court following his capture.