On December 7, 2023, Virginia Rios, a 39-year-old woman, was fatally shot on the Southwest Side of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred near a motel in the 7700-block of South Cicero Avenue. Police responded to the scene at approximately 11:45 p.m. and found Rios with gunshot wounds to the neck and back.
According to a witness, Rios was involved in a verbal altercation with a male suspect. During the argument, the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot her before fleeing the scene.
Rios was transported to Advocate Christ Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Rios's death is ongoing, with Area One Detectives handling the case. As of the current date, there have been no arrests made in connection with her murder.
Rios's death has been recognized as a result of gun violence, and she is memorialized on the National Gun Violence Memorial website. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago and its devastating impact on the community.
