Ramon Jamie Pizarro-Mercado, a 32-year-old man, was fatally shot in Aurora, Illinois, on December 12, 2023. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Kane Street, where Aurora police responded to reports of gunshots around 6:45 p.m..
Upon arrival, police found two men wounded from the shooting: Pizarro-Mercado and a 24-year-old man. Both victims were taken to hospitals, but Pizarro-Mercado was pronounced dead at approximately 9:15 p.m..
The 24-year-old man's condition was reported as stable. The offender responsible for the shooting was not found at the scene, and as of the current date, no arrests have been made. The Aurora Police Department is seeking information from the public and has encouraged anyone with knowledge about the incident to contact their Investigations Division or the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the offender.
Pizarro-Mercado's death is one of several gun violence incidents in Aurora, Illinois, highlighted in gun violence memorials and local news reports.
