Baby Dies After Being Delivered Prematurely After Mother’s Fatal Shooting
Tragic Incident Leaves Family Devastated
A baby who was delivered prematurely after his mother was fatally shot in a domestic incident has died, the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed.
Details of the Incident
Jesus Castrejon was pronounced dead about 7 p.m. Thursday, the medical examiner’s office said Friday. His mother, Edith Castrejon, 35, was shot in her chest while in bed with her boyfriend in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue about 4:50 a.m. Jan. 16, according to Chicago police.
Delivery and Condition
She was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where doctors delivered Jesus at 5:48 a.m. His mother was pronounced dead at 6:24 a.m., according to the medical examiner’s office. The baby’s condition was critical, with only a “25% chance of survival,” according to a police report obtained by the Sun-Times.
Autopsy Report and Charges
An autopsy report for Edith Castrejon ruled she was killed by a gunshot wound to her chest. The death was classified as a homicide. An autopsy hadn’t been performed on her son as of late Friday afternoon. Castrejon’s boyfriend, Robert Pasco, 42, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon and possessing a firearm without a valid firearm owner’s identification card.
Pasco’s Account
Pasco told officers he and Castrejon were in bed when a gun under a pillow went off, striking her in her chest. “[Man questioned] believes that Castrejon tried to move the handgun and at the same time his hand was near the handgun and the gun went off, striking Castrejon in the chest,” the report said.
GoFundMe and Tributes
A GoFundMe for Castrejon described her as a “sister, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend.” It had raised more than $5,600 of its $10,000 goal by Friday morning.
Conclusion
The tragic incident has left the family devastated, and the loss of the baby is a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Edith Castrejon?
A: Edith Castrejon was fatally shot in her chest while in bed with her boyfriend on January 16.
Q: What was the condition of the baby?
A: The baby, Jesus Castrejon, was delivered prematurely and had a critical condition with only a 25% chance of survival.
Q: Who was charged in connection with the incident?
A: Robert Pasco, the boyfriend of Edith Castrejon, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon and possessing a firearm without a valid firearm owner’s identification card.
