1 Dead In Oswego Township Shooting: Sheriff

MONTGOMERY, IL — A victim in Wednesday night's shooting has died, according to an update with the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. Ricardo Chairez, 27, of Alsip was fatally shot Wednesday night at the 0-100 block of Chatham Place in Oswego Township. Kendall County Sheriff's Office and Oswego Police were called at approximately 7:08 p.m. to a report of shots fired, according to a Facebook update from Kendall County Sheriff's Office that was sent out at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Sheriffs said the initial investigation indicates it was a targeted incident. Chairez was taken to a hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing with evidence being evaluated and witness interviews. There is no one in custody yet, said Deputy Nancy Velez with the Kendall County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning.

The Kane County Coroner's Office said they will be performing an autopsy Friday.

If anyone has information in regards to this incident please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 630-553-5856. Individuals can also provide information and remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999.

Multiple law enforcement agencies provided assistance including: Kendall Sheriff's Office, Oswego Police, Montgomery Police, Aurora Police, Yorkville Police, Illinois State Police, Kendall County Criminal Intelligence Team and the County Major Crimes Task Force, according to the sheriff's office.

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