Family members identified the victim as Sebastian Rodriguez
by: Andy Koval, Christine Flores
Posted: Jun 19, 2024 / 12:53 PM CDT
Updated: Jun 19, 2024 / 04:43 PM CDT
CICERO, Ill. — A man working at a liquor store was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon after confronting thieves who were stealing a bottle of alcohol in Cicero, according to authorities.
Family members identified the victim as Sebastian Rodriguez.
Officers responded to Licores El Potrillo, located in the 2100 block of South Cicero, at around 1:15 p.m. on the report of a person shot.
Police believe two males were stealing a bottle of liquor when they were confronted by 23-year-old Rodriguez.
One of the men fired a single shot, striking Rodriguez.
He later died from his injuries, according to authorities.
The vehicle was identified and two persons of interest are in custody.
