On May 7, 2023, Jose A. Perez, a 35-year-old resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, was fatally shot in Cicero, Illinois. The incident occurred at the Cindy Lyn Motel, located at 5029 W. Ogden Ave, just before midnight on a Sunday.
According to initial reports, the shooting resulted from a fight involving two people inside one of the motel rooms. During this altercation, Perez was shot and killed. The police have classified the incident as isolated and have assured the community that there is no broader threat.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, but as of the latest available information, no arrests or specific details about suspects have been reported. The authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding Perez's death.
Perez's death has been noted in memorial tributes, highlighting the tragic loss due to gun violence. He is remembered through various online tributes and memorials, including the National Gun Violence Memorial.
