Alex Saldana was 14 when he was shot and killed on the night of August 4, 2017, in the 14600 block of South Division Avenue in Posen, Illinois. He suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 11:52 p.m.; the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Police say the shooting appeared to be gang-related. Alex was with friends when a car drove by and someone inside opened fire. Authorities identified 21-year-old Miguel A. Flores of Midlothian as a suspect; Flores was charged with first-degree murder and held on $1 million bail. Investigators indicated it was unclear whether Flores fired the fatal shot or if someone else in the vehicle did, and they continued seeking evidence and any additional suspects.

If anyone knew Alex, saw the vehicle that night, or has information about the drive-by shooting, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.