A young man lost his life on the evening of January 19th following a shooting in the Little Village neighborhood.
Chicago police responded to the 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue around 5:35 p.m.
Officers discovered 23-year-old Oliver Alexander Serafin unresponsive on a sidewalk.
Serafin had suffered a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Emergency responders rushed him to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
Medical staff later pronounced him dead at the hospital.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed the victim lived in the 5200 block of West 25th Place.
No suspects were in custody as of the night of the shooting.
Area detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
A Family in Mourning
The family of Oliver Alexander Serafin is now coming together to honor his memory.
Relatives described him as a beloved son, nephew, brother, and cousin.
Family members noted that like many young men, he was still finding his way in life.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support his mother, a hardworking single parent.
The fundraiser aims to help the family with unexpected financial burdens during this period of grief.
Loved ones are asking for prayers and compassion as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
Recent History
Little Village has seen a troubling string of violence throughout the start of the year.
The 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue sits in a high-traffic area near local businesses and residential homes.
Residents have expressed growing concerns about shootings occurring during the early evening commute.
In the weeks leading up to the January 19th incident, the area saw an increase in police patrols due to nearby disturbances.
City data shows that Little Village continues to struggle with gun-related incidents despite community outreach efforts.
The neighborhood remains on edge as police search for the person responsible for killing the 23-year-old.
