Jose Armando Garfias Merlos was 27 when he died in Chicago on June 6, 2022. Family and friends remember him fondly, and his death prompted an active investigation by local authorities.

Investigators have examined leads and potential suspects, but as of this writing no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. There have been no reported legal proceedings connected to the death; detectives continue gathering evidence to determine what happened.

The community has offered support to the family in the aftermath. If anyone has information about Jose Armando Garfias Merlos’s death or the events of June 6, 2022, please come forward to assist the investigation.