Joaquin Daniel Lobato-Lopez was 17 when he was fatally shot on January 17, 2021, in Chicago’s Belmont Central neighborhood on the Northwest Side. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. in the 5900 block of West Fullerton Avenue. He suffered a gunshot wound to the body and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Cook County medical examiner identified him.

Police initially reported his age as 14 before confirming he was 17. Area Five detectives are handling the investigation. As of the latest information, no arrests or suspects have been identified and the case remains open. Family and friends held memorial services and funds were raised to help his family.

If anyone has information about what happened that evening in the 5900 block of West Fullerton Avenue, please come forward.