Ramiro Morales was 19 when he was shot and killed on April 22, 2021, in Chicago while walking to the Walmart at 22nd and Cermak to buy food. Family members describe him as hardworking and note he had recently returned from visiting his mother in Mexico.

No arrests have been announced. Morales’s family has organized rallies and urged federal involvement; the Little Village Community Council has helped lead calls for more law enforcement attention and for community-based prevention and mental health programs. Residents point to ongoing violence in Little Village and say the neighborhood continues to suffer trauma from repeated incidents.

The case remains unresolved and the family continues to press for answers. If anyone knew Ramiro, saw activity near 22nd and Cermak on April 22, 2021, or has information relevant to this shooting, please come forward.