Alexis Daniel Velazquez Guadarrama, a 26-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on April 23, 2022, in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Officers who responded around 11:30 p.m. to the 6200 block of South Francisco Avenue found Guadarrama with a gunshot wound to his chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors say the shooting occurred at a backyard barbecue. Manuel Robles, 28, was at the gathering holding a Glock while talking with others, including Guadarrama. Robles reportedly gestured with the gun in his right hand and had his left arm around Guadarrama when the firearm accidentally discharged, striking Guadarrama in the chest. Robles fled but was taken into custody about half an hour later nearby with blood on his hands and clothing and allegedly admitted the shooting. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter and being an armed habitual criminal and was ordered held without bail.

Anyone who was at the barbecue or has information about the events that night is asked to come forward.