Boyfriend Hit with Gun Charges After Pregnant Portage Park Mother is Shot, Killed
Details of the Incident
The boyfriend of a pregnant Portage Park mother, Edith Castrejon, 35, faces firearms charges after she was fatally shot inside her home. According to a Chicago police report, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on Thursday in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue.
The Shooting
Castrejon was in a bedroom with her boyfriend, Robert Pasco, when she was shot in the chest. Doctors delivered her baby at 5:48 a.m., but the baby’s condition was critical, with a 25% chance of survival. Castrejon was pronounced dead at 6:24 a.m. by the Cook County medical examiner’s office, which ruled her death a homicide.
Pasco’s Account of the Incident
Pasco, 42, told officers that the two were in bed with the gun under a pillow. He believed Castrejon tried to move the gun when his hand was near it, and it went off, striking her in the chest. A handgun and a bullet were found at the scene.
Criminal Charges
Pasco is charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon and misdemeanor possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card. A judge released him from custody on Saturday, but he was ordered to report to probation and surrender all firearms and other weapons. His next court date is Thursday.
Community Reaction
Ald. Ruth Cruz (30th) expressed her condolences, stating that Castrejon leaves behind three other children aged 12, 10, and less than a year old. A GoFundMe page was created for Castrejon, describing her as a “sister, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and friend” as well as a “hard-working, fighting woman.” The page had raised over $2,900 of its $6,500 goal by Saturday afternoon.
Conclusion
The incident is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Edith Castrejon, and we hope that justice is served in this case.
FAQs
* What happened to Edith Castrejon?
Edith Castrejon, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, was fatally shot inside her home in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue.
* Who is accused of the shooting?
Robert Pasco, Edith’s boyfriend, is charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon and misdemeanor possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card.
* What is the current status of the case?
Pasco is out of custody, but he is required to report to probation and surrender all firearms and other weapons, with a next court date scheduled for Thursday.
