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On October 5, 2021, 20-year-old Jose A. Ortega, a male resident of Pembroke Township, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred in the 2600 south block of 13000 East Road in Pembroke Township. At approximately 4:22 PM, Kankakee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of shots being fired. Upon their arrival, they discovered Jose Ortega suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, Ortega was pronounced dead at the scene. The investig ...Read More
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Jose Ortega
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Pembroke-township
IL
2021-10-05
20
Jose
Ortega
11/10/2025
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I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy has impacted Jose Ortega’s family and his friends. It... ...Read More
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Every time I think about Jose Ortega's case, it just feels like a heavy cloud hanging over Pembroke ... ...Read More
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
