Fears among Chicago residents are growing following the release of a Colombian migrant murder suspect by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office. The suspect, Juan David Ramirez-Olivo, is accused of killing a 17-year-old girl with an illegally acquired gun, but charges were dropped due to "insufficient evidence."
Chicago residents are expressing alarm over rising fears of migrant crime after a Colombian migrant arrested for murder last week was released without charges by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office.
Juan David Ramirez-Olivo, 19, was arrested for the murder of 17-year-old Stephanie Lopez Ramirez, who was shot and killed in an apartment on Tuesday, October 1st. According to a Chicago Police (CPD) source, Ramirez-Olivo's illegally acquired gun went off, fatally striking Stephanie in the arm.
Chicago Residents Fear Spread of Migrant Crime Amidst Unprosecuted Migrant Murder Suspect
Despite Ramirez-Olivo's alleged admission to illegally purchasing the weapon, Foxx's office declined to pursue any charges against him, citing "insufficient evidence." This decision has sparked outrage among residents and law enforcement officials.
A CPD source, who requested anonymity, expressed frustration with Foxx's decision and stated, "If they want to say it was a complete accident and it wasn't reckless, then minimally charge him with the weapon that he admitted to illegally purchasing."
Chicago Residents Fear Spread of Migrant Crime Amidst Unprosecuted Migrant Murder Suspect
Stephanie's family and friends remember her as a "sweet girl who loved her family very much." Her father, Steven Ramirez, expressed his disbelief over her untimely demise, saying, "It's like a nightmare. I don't know what happened."
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Ramirez-Olivo had previously entered the United States under the parole program and was given a notice to appear. However, his parole status and prior criminal history, including an arrest for possession of a deadly weapon and a stabbing incident, were not considered by Foxx's office in their decision to drop charges.
Chicago Residents Fear Spread of Migrant Crime Amidst Unprosecuted Migrant Murder Suspect
CPD sources and the victim's family question the validity of Ramirez-Olivo's claim that the shooting was accidental. The CPD source emphasized, "No one thinks it's legal to purchase a gun off a guy on the street. Plus, he shouldn't even have a weapon."
The lack of prosecution in Ramirez-Olivo's case has raised concerns about the safety of Chicago residents and the potential for further migrant-related crime. Residents are calling on Foxx's office to reconsider their decision and hold Ramirez-Olivo accountable for his alleged actions.
Chicago Residents Fear Spread of Migrant Crime Amidst Unprosecuted Migrant Murder Suspect
Foxx's office has not yet responded to requests for additional comment. However, in a statement to Fox News, they asserted, "After a thorough review of information presented to us by police, we concluded that the totality of the evidence was insufficient to meet our burden of proof to file criminal charges."
As the investigation continues, concerns linger among Chicagoans about the impact of migrant crime and the need for effective prosecution to ensure public safety and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
