Tellez Ricardo, a 32-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on May 31, 2019, in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. He was standing on a sidewalk in the 1500 block of North Keeler Avenue at about 10:35 p.m. when a red car approached and an occupant opened fire, striking him in the chest. Ricardo was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he died; the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Chicago Police Department Area North detectives opened a homicide investigation. No arrests were made immediately after the shooting, and early reports offered few details about suspects or a motive. The killing occurred during an especially violent weekend in the city when dozens were shot; police increased patrols and seized illegal weapons in unrelated enforcement activity.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify the vehicle or the person who fired should contact investigators.