Angie Monroy, a 16-year-old girl from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on December 14, 2019. Angie was walking home from her job at a clothing store in the Little Village neighborhood when she was shot in the head. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on South Rockwell Street. Angie was an unintended target of a gang conflict, according to police.
She was a junior at Benito Juarez Community Academy and was known for her involvement in cheerleading and various sports.
The shooting was described as a drive-by, with the shots fired from a beige pickup truck that was seen circling the neighborhood before the incident. Angie was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead the following day. The police released a picture of the truck, which was later found to have been stolen. Surveillance cameras captured the shooting, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been named.
Angie's death has deeply affected her family, friends, and the community. Her sister, Joselyn Monroy, expressed the family's grief, stating that Angie was a caring and loving person who would never hurt a soul. The community held vigils and memorials in her honor, with classmates and friends remembering her as someone who brought joy and energy to their lives.
The investigation into Angie's death is ongoing, with authorities following promising leads. The police have increased patrols in the Little Village area to address the escalating gang activity that contributed to this tragic event. Angie's family and friends continue to seek justice for her untimely death, hoping that the person responsible will be brought to justice.
