Victor Vega, 15, was shot and killed on January 11, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. He was standing outside when someone opened fire; he was one of two teenagers killed that day in separate incidents during what was described as the city’s bloodiest January in a decade. The killing occurred amid a wider surge in gun violence that disproportionately affected teenagers in early 2013.

No immediate arrests were reported after Victor’s death, and his name joined a long list of young victims caught in the crossfire of gang violence and street conflicts during that period. What more is known about Victor’s life, the exact location of the shooting, or potential witnesses who were present that day? If anyone has information, please share details with investigators.