Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on June 24, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. Luis was born on April 7, 1994, to Luis Carlos Davalos and Ortencia Garcia. He was a beloved son and brother, remembered fondly by his family and friends for his kind spirit and positive influence on those around him.
On the morning of June 24, 2020, Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia was parked outside his girlfriend’s home in the 5000 block of South Rockwell Street when he was fatally shot. A silver sedan with distinctive wrap-around tail lights and a “baby on board” placard in the rear windshield drove by, and shots were fired, striking Luis in the right temple and chin. He was discovered by his girlfriend and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia's death revealed that the shooter was Antonio Reyes, a 17-year-old male. Reyes was reportedly upset over a recent breakup with his girlfriend and allegedly told her he was going “to go kill a King right now.” Moments later, he carried out the shooting. A private surveillance camera captured the silver sedan, which belonged to Reyes’ ex-girlfriend, driving by Luis’s car before the shots were fired.
Antonio Reyes was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery. He was ordered held without bail for the murder of Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia and given a $500,000 bail on his attempted murder case. The case against Reyes included evidence from a police chase involving a silver Lincoln MKZ, which matched the description of the vehicle used in the shooting. During the chase, a passenger identified Reyes as the driver and accused him of discarding a gun out of the window. The vehicle was later found in Gary, Indiana, and processed by authorities.
The tragic death of Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia has left a profound impact on his family and community, who continue to mourn the loss of a young man taken too soon. The legal proceedings against Antonio Reyes are ongoing, as the justice system seeks to hold him accountable for his actions.
