"Please Make That Phone Call": Help Needed to Solve Gage Park Murder of Beloved Father
Tragic Shooting on the Morning of November 26
On the morning of November 26, 26-year-old Miguel Martinez-Cisneros was driving to work with his 24-year-old son in the 3100 block of West 59th Street in Gage Park when a white sedan pulled up and opened fire. The bullet went through the rear window and struck Martinez-Cisneros in the head, causing him to lose control of his SUV and crash into a nearby building.
A Senseless Act of Violence
According to Chicago police, Martinez-Cisneros was an unintended target, and it is believed that the shooter was attempting to hit someone else. His son, who was sitting next to him, managed to save his life by taking control of the wheel.
A Community in Mourning
Martinez-Cisneros was a dedicated husband, father, friend, and coworker, who spent 35 years of his life working in his passion. His family describes him as hardworking, dependable, and responsible, always ready to help those in need. They hope his story of giving to others will encourage someone to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible for his murder.
Crime Stoppers Steps In
Crime Stoppers of Cook County has stepped in to help investigators and the family solve the case. On Saturday, volunteers and Chicago Police Department detectives handed out flyers in the area, pleading with anyone who may have information to come forward. The flyers are a painful reminder that the killer has not been identified and is still out there.
The Power of Community Action
George McDade, chairman of Cook County Crime Stoppers, emphasizes the importance of community involvement in solving the case. "This is a family that didn’t deserve what happened. They didn’t do anything. They didn’t do anything other than drive to work. So now we’re asking the community, please make that phone call. We need that information."
Tips and Rewards
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the indictment or arrest of the person or people responsible for Martinez-Cisneros’ murder. Anyone with information can call the tip line anonymously at 1-800-535-STOP, submit a tip online at p3tips.com, or email TIPS@cookcountycrimestoppers.org. All names will be kept anonymous, and callers will be given a code number to collect a reward if their tip leads to solving the case.
Conclusion
The Gage Park community is still reeling from the senseless act of violence that took the life of a beloved father and dedicated employee. As the investigation continues, Crime Stoppers and the family of Miguel Martinez-Cisneros are pleading with the community to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible. "Please make that phone call," McDade urges. "No bit of information is too small, and it could be the missing piece that helps solve the puzzle and kickstarts the process of getting justice for a family."
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for Martinez-Cisneros’ murder?
The reward is up to $10,000, good for 60 days. - How can I submit a tip?
You can call the tip line anonymously at 1-800-535-STOP, submit a tip online at p3tips.com, or email TIPS@cookcountycrimestoppers.org. All names will be kept anonymous, and callers will be given a code number to collect a reward if their tip leads to solving the case. - What is the phone number to call to submit a tip?
You can also submit a tip by calling CPD’s hotline at 833-408-0069 or by texting CPDTip to 738477.
