Do you know what happened to Alexander? On July 22, 2007, 17-year-old Alexander Delgado was shot and killed while walking home in Rockford, Illinois. His body was discovered near the intersection of West State and Garver Avenue, just a few blocks from his house. Delgado had been spending time at a friend's house before he was tragically gunned down in what is believed to have been a drive-by shooting. An SUV was seen fleeing the area shortly after the gunfire.
Alexander was pursuing his GED at the time of his death and was remembered fondly by family and friends as someone who enjoyed spending time with his siblings and playing video games. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, his case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking any information that might lead to the resolution of this heartbreaking crime. The case has been highlighted as one of the open cold cases in Winnebago County, where investigators continue to seek justice for Delgado and others like him.
Community members have been encouraged to share any potential information with law enforcement or through anonymous tips via Crimestoppers.
