Miguel A. Rios was 18 when he was shot and killed on July 19, 2020, in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood during an alleged robbery. He was driving from his girlfriend’s home when assailants targeted him near Washtenaw and 24th Street; after being struck multiple times by gunfire he crashed his vehicle into a tree. His mother, Catalina Andrade, was abroad when she received the news.

Miguel had recently graduated from UIC College Prep and planned to study mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. Family members describe him as bright and ambitious; they say his death left a profound void and that no arrests or significant investigative developments have been announced. His mother has met with police, the mayor, and the state’s attorney to push for progress.

If anyone remembers seeing Miguel near Washtenaw and 24th Street or has information about the night of July 19, 2020, please come forward.