Justin Joseph Gonzalez, a 20-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on November 9, 2020, in the Clearing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred near Midway International Airport, where Gonzalez was found unresponsive in the driver's seat of a car with a gunshot wound to the face. His vehicle had collided with a tree, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gonzalez was dropping off a friend at the time of the shooting.
The investigation into Gonzalez's death revealed that there were no witnesses to the shooting. The police responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 2:01 a.m. and discovered Gonzalez's body. Despite the efforts of his family and loved ones, no arrests had been made as of late Thursday following the incident. Gonzalez's family, including his aunt Corinne Granados, expressed their grief and frustration over the senseless act that took his life. The police noted that Gonzalez was not known to them prior to the incident.
The community mourned the loss of Justin Joseph Gonzalez, remembering him as a beloved son, cousin, nephew, and grandson. His family and friends gathered at the site of the crash to pay their respects and seek justice for his untimely death. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to search for any leads or information that could help solve the case.
