Divina Salgado, a 38-year-old Hispanic woman, tragically lost her life on July 31, 2016, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. when Divina was returning home, carrying her one-year-old child. As she entered her residence on 3rd Avenue, she was fatally shot by her husband, Jose Arturo Salgado-Roque, who was 42 years old at the time.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Divina died from a gunshot wound to the head, and her death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation revealed that the shooting happened shortly after Divina had asked her husband for a divorce. This request likely escalated tensions, leading to the tragic event. Jose Arturo Salgado-Roque was promptly located and taken into custody by the Cook County Sheriff's Police. He was charged with one count of first-degree murder and was scheduled to appear in bond court shortly after his arrest.
Following the incident, the couple's three children, including the one-year-old who was present during the shooting, were placed in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding the murder and the involvement of the children.
In the subsequent legal proceedings, Jose Arturo Salgado-Roque was found guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his wife, Divina Salgado. The case highlighted issues of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families. The community of Arlington Heights was left in shock and mourning over the loss of Divina Salgado, a mother whose life was cut short in such a violent manner.
