Mario Dingillo, a 29-year-old father of two, tragically lost his life on November 3, 2019, in Chicago, IL. He was shot and killed by a security guard outside a bar in Roscoe Village. The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on the 2300 block of West School Street. Mario Dingillo was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The security guard involved in the shooting was taken into custody. However, there were conflicting accounts of what led to the fatal encounter.
According to Mario's family, he was unfairly targeted and had no involvement in the initial altercation outside the bar. They described him as a warm-hearted individual who always had a helping hand. On the other hand, a witness claimed that Mario started the fight after being denied entry into the bar due to not meeting the dress code.
Following the incident, Mario's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the security guard and the security company that employed him. The lawsuit alleged that Mario was unarmed and posed no threat when he was shot. Despite police seeking murder charges against the guard, prosecutors determined there was no evidence to refute self-defense.
Mario Dingillo's death left behind a grieving family, including his wife Jessica and their two young children. His mother, Sandra Dingillo, expressed her hope that the lawsuit would bring justice for her son. The case remains a poignant reminder of the complexities and tragedies that can arise from such incidents.
