Amaris Trujillo, a 20-year-old woman from Highland, Indiana, was fatally shot in a violent incident in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood on September 20, 2023. At the time of the shooting, Trujillo was in a car with her then-boyfriend, who was driving, and her mother, who was in the back seat. The group had just left Trujillo's grandmother's house when someone on foot opened fire on their vehicle as they were traveling down Rockwell near 43rd Street.
The shooting was intense, with multiple gunshots hitting the car. All three passengers were struck by gunfire, but Trujillo was the only one who did not survive. Her mother was also seriously injured, with a bullet still lodged in her leg. According to family members, Trujillo and her mother were not the intended targets of the shooting.
One year after the incident, Trujillo's family and friends gathered at Promontory Point to remember her and demand justice. The family expressed deep heartache and frustration that no arrests have been made in the case. The gathering included a balloon release at the exact time Trujillo died at the hospital, symbolizing their ongoing quest for justice and closure.
The Chicago police have yet to make any arrests in connection with Trujillo's murder, leaving her family in a state of continued grief and uncertainty. The lack of justice has significantly impacted the family, with holidays and other celebrations now feeling incomplete without Trujillo.
