Alejandro Velazquez Perez, age 22, was fatally shot on March 30, 2016, in Chicago. He was born on December 14, 1993, and his life was tragically cut short due to gun violence, an ongoing issue in the city during that period. Velazquez was one of many victims in a year that saw continued high rates of homicides in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods struggling with crime and violence.
Alejandro's death left his family and friends mourning a young life lost too soon.
His burial arrangements were made at Mount Auburn Cemetery, reflecting the sorrow and grief shared by his loved ones. Alejandro’s passing adds to the larger narrative of the challenges that many communities face in confronting the realities of gun violence.
