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Jonathon John Doe Ortiz

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 29, 2016

Victim Details

Jonathon John Doe Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2016-09-29

22

Jonathon

John Doe Ortiz

07/03/2026

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Jonathon John Doe Ortiz, a 22-year-old male, was tragically killed on September 29, 2016, in Chicago, IL. Ortiz, also known by his stage name John Doe, was a rapper who had been an active member of Chicago's music community. The incident occurred early in the morning on the Eisenhower Expressway near East Garfield Park. According to initial reports, Ortiz was driving with his girlfriend, Alexis Garcia, when they were both shot at around 6 AM. Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Garcia ...
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  • West Side, IL Patch: 2 Shot, 1 Killed on Eisenhower Expressway Thursday Morning
  • Chicago, IL Patch: Do You Feel Safe on Chicago Expressways After 2 Fatal Shootings in Almost 7 Hours?
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    Has anyone else been reflecting on the role that expressway shootings have in all this chaos? Jonath... ...Read More
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