Fhee Dariana Castillo, a 20-year-old Latina woman, tragically lost her life on June 11, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. Fhee was a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was deeply loved by her family and friends. On the evening of her death, she was sitting in a vehicle with her boyfriend in the Brighton Park neighborhood when a gunman approached them. The assailant, yelling gang slogans, fired shots at the car, striking Fhee in the neck and hand.
Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, she was pronounced dead later that night.
The investigation into Fhee's death led to the arrest of Roberto Rojas, a 19-year-old man. Rojas was charged with first-degree murder for his role in the fatal shooting. According to prosecutors, Rojas and several others had set up a scheme to trap motorists using a speed bump and an open water hydrant. This setup forced vehicles to stop, making them easy targets. On the night of the incident, Rojas allegedly approached Fhee's car on foot and fired the fatal shots. The attack was captured on private video surveillance, which played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending Rojas.
During a court hearing, it was revealed that Rojas had a history of gang involvement and had been yelling gang slogans during the attack. The judge denied bail for Rojas, citing the premeditated nature of the crime and the danger he posed to the community. The case against Rojas is ongoing, with prosecutors presenting evidence of his involvement in the scheme to trap and harass motorists, ultimately leading to Fhee's death. The tragic loss of Fhee Dariana Castillo has left a profound impact on her family, friends, and the community, who continue to seek justice for her untimely death.
