On March 24, 2019, Everardo Custodio, a 25-year-old male, was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. An autopsy conducted by the Cook County medical examiner's office determined that he died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, chin, and arm. Chicago police indicated that the investigation suggested the shooting was gang-related; however, no arrests were made in connection with his death.
Custodio had previously been involved in a notable incident concerning Illinois' concealed carry law. In April 2015, at the age of 22, he was observed firing a gun at a group of people in Chicago. An Uber driver, who was a licensed concealed carry holder, intervened by shooting and wounding Custodio. Authorities later determined that the Uber driver acted in self-defense and did not press charges against him. Custodio subsequently served a prison sentence for his actions during this event.
At the time of his death, Custodio was 25 years old. The circumstances surrounding his fatal shooting remain unresolved, with no suspects identified or apprehended. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing gun violence and gang-related activities in Chicago.
