Leslie Coronel, a 22-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on August 11, 2018, in Skokie, Illinois. The incident occurred during a birthday celebration at the Hampton Inn located at 5201 Old Orchard Road. According to reports, Leslie Coronel, who was celebrating her birthday, was found with a gunshot wound to the face at approximately 11:49 p.m. She was immediately transported to Evanston Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 12:28 a.m. the following day.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide following an autopsy that confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the face.
The investigation into Leslie Coronel's death led to the arrest of her cousin, Ariana Alcala, a 23-year-old woman. Alcala was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the incident revealed that the two women were celebrating together when the shooting occurred. Prior to the arrival of the authorities, Alcala sustained an eye injury inflicted by another party attendee. She was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment. The police did not specify Alcala's exact role in the shooting but confirmed that the investigation led to her arrest and subsequent charges.
Ariana Alcala appeared in court shortly after the incident, where she was issued a $100,000 personal recognizance bond and placed under electronic monitoring. The authorities believed that the incident was isolated and posed no threat to the general public. Alcala's next court appearance was scheduled for September 17, 2018. The tragic death of Leslie Coronel, a young woman whose life was cut short during what should have been a joyous celebration, left a profound impact on her family and the community. The legal proceedings following the incident aimed to bring clarity and justice to the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.
