In the winter of 2017, the life of 19-year-old Erick Ordonez Huerta was tragically cut short. A Hispanic male, Erick was attending a party in Glendale, Arizona, on the evening of January 7th when violence erupted. Amidst the gathering, gunshots were fired, and Erick was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene in the early morning hours, his promising future extinguished in a senseless act.
Erick, a resident of Chandler, was a dedicated student with aspirations of becoming an
engineer. He had graduated with honors from Chandler High School and was continuing his education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. As a DACA recipient, he faced challenges but remained committed to his academic goals, maintaining a high GPA. His family described him as a kind-hearted individual who always put his loved ones first. They maintain that he was an innocent victim, not involved in any illicit activities.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Glendale police began their search for the person responsible. Eyewitnesses provided a limited description of a male suspect wearing a red baseball hat who was seen leaving the party in a gray sports utility vehicle. However, the investigation proved to be challenging due to a lack of forthcoming information.
Years have passed since Erick's untimely death, and despite pleas from his grieving family and the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The case remains unsolved, leaving his family and community still searching for answers and justice for the young man whose life was taken far too soon. The identity of the suspect remains unknown, and the motive for the shooting is still unclear.
