Jesus Giovanny Ocampo, 23, was killed while protecting his younger brothers during a sudden, violent encounter on the night of Saturday, September 30, 2023. Around 11:25 p.m. he and his brothers were on the sidewalk in the 4300 block of West Armitage Avenue in the Hermosa neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side when an unknown man approached, a fight began and the man pulled a gun and opened fire.

Both Jesus and his 21-year-old brother Daniel were struck in the abdomen and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition. Medical staff were unable to save Jesus, who was pronounced dead; Daniel survived and was facing further surgery. Chicago police investigated, but the shooter fled and had not been identified or arrested in initial reports.

Jesus was described by family as outgoing and happy, known to loved ones as Gio and remembered for his devotion to his siblings. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the man who opened fire, please share what was seen or heard.