Victor Martinez Mejia, 27, of Chicago died of gun violence on May 4, 2024. Born February 26, 1997, to Cristina and Javier Martinez, he is described as generous and cheerful, remembered for a contagious smile and sense of humor. He is survived by his parents, grandmother Elia Barrera, siblings Narcedalia, David, Luis, and Melissa Martinez, his niece Alice Pérez, his partner Natalie Barragán, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services were held at Christian Fellowship Church in Chicago with visitation on May 14, 2024, and a Celebration of Life Mass on May 15, 2024; he was buried at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The family has been raising funds to cover funeral expenses via a GoFundMe started by his father, Javier Martinez. No suspects, arrests, or trials have been reported and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone has information about Victor’s death or saw anything relevant on May 4, 2024, please come forward.