Jose Ortega was 20 when he was shot and killed on October 5, 2021, in Pembroke Township, Illinois. Deputies from the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office responded about 4:22 PM to reports of shots fired in the 2600 south block of 13000 East Road and found Ortega suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office is leading the homicide investigation and has said detectives are actively seeking information. No arrests or identified suspects have been announced, and CrimeStoppers tips have been invited. Few public details about motive or circumstances beyond the location and time have been released.

If anyone saw activity in the area that afternoon or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.