On April 10, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Ross Dress for Less store located in the 7600 block of South Cicero Avenue, near the Ford City Shopping Center on the Chicago-Burbank border. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Rick Perez, was shot in the head around 5:30 p.m..
Perez was found near the parking lot when he received the gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was admitted in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, Perez died a few hours later at 8:22 p.m..
The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by detectives from the Chicago Police Department's Area Two. As of the latest reports, there are no offenders in custody, and the police are still seeking information related to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact CPD Area Two detectives or leave an anonymous tip through CPD Tips.
Rick Perez was the loving son of Miguel and Maria Perez and a devoted brother to Giovanni Perez. Following his death, a visitation service was held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Richard Modell Funeral Home, followed by a funeral mass on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church.
