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Rafael Ortiz

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 13, 2008

Victim Details

Rafael Ortiz

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2008-06-13

40

Rafael

Ortiz

06/28/2026


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On June 13, 2008, Rafael Ortiz, a 40-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of West Division Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Ortiz was standing outside when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Emergency responders transported Ortiz to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Chicago Police Department launched an investigation into the ho ...
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  • Cold cases arrests and convictions - CT.gov
  • State v. Ortiz - Connecticut Supreme Court Decisions - Justia Law
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