Crispin Coliz, age 29, was shot and killed on December 16, 2016, in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood. The homicide occurred following an argument at a convenience store. According to the federal indictment, the shooting was carried out by two members of the Milwaukee Kings street gang, Jose Martinez and Santo Lozoya. The motive behind the murder was related to maintaining and increasing their standing within the gang. The incident was part of a broader pattern of violent crimes committed by gang members to assert dominance in the area.
Coliz’s death is indicative of the broader problem of gang violence in Chicago, where acts of violence are often committed for reasons tied to maintaining hierarchical power within gangs. The homicide occurred on West Grace Street, and law enforcement linked the crime to organized criminal activity, which led to federal charges against the involved suspects. Both Martinez and Lozoya were indicted, as authorities continued to target and dismantle the activities of gangs like the Milwaukee Kings.
