Jesus Giovanny Ocampo, a 23-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on September 30, 2023. The incident occurred in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago.
The shooting took place on the evening of September 29, 2023, in the 4300 block of West Armitage Avenue. Ocampo and a 21-year-old woman were shot after Ivan Peralta, 21, got into a fight with them on the sidewalk.
Both victims were transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where they were listed in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Despite medical efforts, Jesus Ocampo was pronounced dead the following morning, Sunday, September 30, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Ivan Peralta, who is from Northlake, was arrested early Sunday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. He was charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Peralta had a detention hearing scheduled for the following Tuesday.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago, with Ocampo being one of the many victims of such violence in the city. A memorial page for Ocampo has been set up, allowing friends and family to pay their respects and share memories of him.
