Alexis Andrade, a 22-year-old man, tragically lost his life on September 22, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during an attempted carjacking in the Logan Square neighborhood. Alexis was in a vehicle with a 21-year-old woman around 11:47 p.m. when a male suspect approached them and demanded the vehicle. An altercation ensued, during which the carjacker shot Alexis multiple times, hitting him in the arm, chest, and forehead.
Despite being rushed to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Alexis succumbed to his injuries, and his death was ruled a homicide by the Cook County medical examiner's office.
The suspect in the case was described as a male between 17 to 24 years old, approximately 5-foot-10, and weighing around 130 pounds with a slender build. He fled the scene in a dark-colored van with tinted windows. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Alexis Andrade. The investigation is ongoing, with Area North detectives actively working on the case.
The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as Alexis Andrade's life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. The authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect responsible for this tragic event.
