Roberto Ortiz

Murdered

Roberto Ortiz, age 20, was shot and killed on July 23, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was one of many that year, as Chicago experienced a particularly violent period marked by increased homicide rates. The year 2016 recorded a dramatic spike in violent crime, with 764 homicides in the city—the highest in nearly two decades. The escalation in violence was fueled by a combination of factors, including gang activity, socio-economic challenges, and the proliferation of firearms, which colle ...Read More

Roberto Ortiz, age 20 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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