Autumn Love Martinez, 17, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Brighton Park on March 28, 2026. According to investigators, the teen was walking in the 2400 block of West 48th Street at about 1:00 a.m. when a red sedan pulled up and a person inside opened fire, striking Martinez multiple times. Paramedics took the teen to Mount Sinai Hospital, where medical staff were unable to save her; the Cook County Medical Examiner later identified Martinez as the victim.

Chicago Police Department Area One detectives are investigating and are asking for information about the red sedan and the person or people who fired the shots. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone saw the vehicle or has information about the shooting, please contact investigators.?