Crime
19-Year-Old Belinda Fuentes Fatally Shot in Chicago’s Back of the Yards Neighborhood
A woman reported that a man, armed with a gun, had approached her 11-year-old daughter in their backyard.
A tragic shooting claimed the life of a 19-year-old Belinda Fuentes near 2000 block of West 47th Street, Back of the Yards, South Side, Chicago
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and subsequently crashed her vehicle following the gunfire.
She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police confirmed the injuries included:
- One gunshot wound to the face
- One gunshot wound to the arm
- Six gunshot wounds to the chest
Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to submit tips anonymously via cpdtip.com or call 833-408-0069.
Shortly after the shooting, police responded to a separate call near 48th and Seeley.
A woman reported that a man, armed with a gun, had approached her 11-year-old daughter in their backyard.
This area was enclosed with a privacy fence, suggesting the suspect had entered by climbing over it.
Police apprehended the alleged shooter during their search.
Remarkably, the suspect himself called 911, stating that he believed he had shot someone. He surrendered to nearby officers without further incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect may have been involved in gang-related activity and possibly fired shots at a passing vehicle, unaware of the victim’s identity.
While the suspect’s decision to call 911 and turn himself in is an uncommon occurrence, the outcome remains a heartbreaking tragedy. The victim, a young woman with her life ahead of her, suffered a senseless loss due to gun violence.
Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask the public for any additional information that may aid in their efforts.
This devastating event underscores the need for ongoing community efforts to address gun violence and ensure safety in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.