Vicente Salgado was 22 when he was fatally shot on August 26, 2007, in the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road in Chicago. Police say an unknown assailant approached while Salgado stood on the sidewalk and opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigators noted the shooting might have been gang-related, but Salgado’s family disputed any gang affiliation. No arrests were announced immediately after the killing, and the case went unsolved. The investigation produced few witnesses willing to come forward, limiting leads.

The case has received renewed attention in later efforts to address Chicago’s unsolved homicides, and community groups have highlighted it while calling for more resources and cooperation. No suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone has information about that night or remembers seeing activity near South Pulaski Road on August 26, 2007, please come forward.