Jose Antonio Ortiz was 30 and a Beloit, Wisconsin resident when he died of a gunshot wound on October 19, 2015. The Rock County Coroner’s Office classified the death as a homicide and the Beloit Police Department opened an investigation.

Details released about the shooting have been limited; the exact location, motive, and other circumstances were not disclosed publicly. Police asked the community for help and followed tips and leads, but there were no immediate arrests or publicly identified suspects as the investigation continued.

Ortiz’s killing had a visible impact on the Beloit community and remained an active case with investigators focused on finding those responsible. If anyone has information about Jose Antonio Ortiz or the shooting, please contact the Beloit Police Department.