Rogelio Calderon

Murdered

Rogelio Calderon, age 17, was shot and killed on February 29, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. His death contributed to a year of high homicide rates in the city, which was struggling with ongoing violence and systemic issues. In 2008, Chicago experienced a considerable number of homicides, with many of the victims being young people like Rogelio. The violent crime rates during this period were largely driven by gang activity and the availability of firearms, particularly in neighborhoods suffering f ...Read More

Teenager charged in gang-linked killing - Chicago Tribune

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