Louis Cotto, age 29, was fatally shot on October 8, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., when Cotto was standing on a street corner and became the target of a drive-by shooting. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and back, and was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Cotto’s death was one of several shootings that took place in Chicago during a particularly violent night, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city. No arrests were made in connection to his homicide, adding to the frustration of the local community as they sought justice. Chicago was experiencing a surge in gun violence during this period, and Cotto's death contributed to the overall rise in homicide numbers that year. The incident reflected the widespread problem of safety and violence faced by many neighborhoods across the city.
