On November 9, 2024, Antonio Delgado was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the face and chest inside a green Honda Civic in the 700 block of West Forest Avenue in West Chicago, Illinois. Another occupant, Alejandro Rios, also died of gunshot wounds to the face and chest. Authorities tied the shooting to a planned transaction to purchase THC cartridges.

Prosecutors say 17-year-old Xavier Arevalo and 18-year-old Ivan Ramirez arranged the meeting with Delgado and Rios. Arevalo allegedly entered the front passenger seat and Ramirez the rear driver’s side; Ramirez announced a robbery and Arevalo then shot Rios and Delgado. Both suspects fled on foot. Arevalo was later taken into custody at a nearby hospital; Ramirez was hospitalized with a gunshot wound sustained during the incident. Both have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted armed robbery with a firearm. Arevalo is scheduled to appear in court on December 9; Ramirez will appear once released from the hospital.

Anyone who knew Antonio Delgado or has information about the transaction or the shootings is asked to come forward.