Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Victor Vega death by force case profile photo

Victor Vega

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 11, 2013

Victim Details

Victor Vega

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2013-01-11

15

Victor

Vega

No

07/17/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Victor Vega, aged 15, was tragically shot and killed on January 11, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of two teenagers killed on that day in separate incidents, both victims of a violent period that marked the city's bloodiest January in a decade. Vega was standing outside when he was targeted by gunfire, an incident emblematic of the surge in violence affecting young people across Chicago. The year 2013 began with a particularly grim outlook for the city, with gun violence impacting many n ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Victor Vega, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Shootings: 2 Teens, Rey Dorantes And Victor Vega, Fatally ...
  • Teen Boy Killed In Lawndale - chicago - CBS News
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the case of Victor Vega, and it just haunts me that such a young life was sensel... ...Read More
    03/06/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Victor Vega

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Joel Cervantes death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Joel Cervantes

    Death: Jul 17, 2015
    Joel Cervantes, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on July 17, 2015, in his home in the May a ...Read More
    Cornell M Patrick death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Cornell M Patrick

    Death: Mar 30, 2017
    Cornell M. Patrick, a 27-year-old Chicago resident, was fatally shot on March 30, 2017. The homicide d ...Read More
    Brandon Greenwood death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Brandon Greenwood

    Death: Dec 04, 2024
    On December 4, 2024, Brandon Greenwood, a 23-year-old man, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle i ...Read More
    Maurice Nelson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Maurice Nelson

    Death: Mar 22, 2019
    Maurice Nelson, a 35-year-old African American male, passed away on March 22, 2019, in Chicago, Illi l ...Read More
    Kentrail Mccray death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Kentrail Mccray

    Death: Jun 27, 2016
    Kentrail McCray, aged 24, was fatally shot on June 27, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The shooting occu c ...Read More
    Brentt Cobbs death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Brentt Cobbs

    Death: Apr 05, 2022
    Brentt Cobbs, a 37-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on April 5, 2022, in the Sou o ...Read More
    Kerion Watson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Kerion Watson

    Death: Oct 27, 2019
    Kerion Watson, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 27, 20 2 ...Read More