Irvin Garcia, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, was shot multiple times while seated in his vehicle in the Belmont Central neighborhood of Chicago on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019. The shooting happened about 2:35 a.m. in the 5800 block of West Belden Avenue. After being struck, Garcia’s vehicle hit three parked cars. He was taken to Loyola University Medical Center and died of his wounds on December 30, 2019.

The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed multiple gunshot wounds. As of the latest update, no arrests have been announced, no suspects or motives have been disclosed, and Area North detectives continue to investigate. Garcia’s family and friends are seeking justice and the community has been left with unanswered questions.

If anyone has information about what happened that night, please contact Area North detectives.