Melissa Ortega

Death by Force

Melissa Ortega, an 8-year-old Hispanic girl, tragically lost her life on January 22, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. Melissa was walking with her mother in the Little Village neighborhood when a gunman emerged from a nearby alley and opened fire. The intended target was a 26-year-old gang member, but Melissa was struck twice in the head by stray bullets. The incident occurred around 2:55 p.m. on 26th Street near Pulaski Road. Melissa and her mother had recently moved to Chicago from Mexico in search ...Read More

chicagotribune.com: Two held without bond in Little Village shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, including teen who was on probation in pair of carjackings

Block Club Chicago: Police Increase Patrols In Little Village, Offer $15,000 Reward In Murder Of 8-Year-Old Melissa Ortega

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