On October 31, 2018, 21-year-old Maria Coronel, a Hispanic female, was tragically shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. That evening, Maria was in a parked car on the Northwest Side with her twin sister and two young nieces, aged 1 and 2, after a night of trick-or-treating. An unknown man forced his way into the vehicle, brandished a firearm, and demanded money.
Maria handed over $40, but when the assailant demanded her cellphone and she refused, he shot her twice in the head before fleeing the scene. Maria was pronounced dead at the location.
The family was left devastated by the sudden loss. Her father, Carlos Coronel, expressed profound grief, emphasizing that Maria was a loving and hardworking young woman. Community members and activists urged the perpetrator to surrender, highlighting the severity of the crime and the impact on the family.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Maria Coronel's death. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the case, reviewing evidence, including Maria's cellphone, which is in their possession. Authorities have also been analyzing surveillance footage from the area in hopes of identifying the suspect. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice.
