Rafael Ortiz, a 40-year-old Hispanic man, was fatally shot on June 13, 2008, in the 2500 block of West Division Street in Humboldt Park, Chicago. He was standing outside when an unknown assailant approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Ortiz was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Initial leads were scarce. Witnesses reported a dark-colored vehicle fleeing the scene but gave no detailed descriptions. Detectives canvassed for surveillance footage and additional witnesses, yet the case remained unsolved and open with the Chicago Police Department.

Anyone who was in the Humboldt Park area on June 13, 2008, or who might have seen a dark-colored vehicle near West Division Street that evening is asked to contact the Chicago Police with any information that could help bring closure to Ortiz’s family.