Tragedy Strikes Chicago Migrant Shelter: 5-Year-Old Boy's Death Sparks Investigation and Criticism

A five-year-old migrant boy, Juan Carlos Martinez, died at a Chicago shelter where four other children were hospitalized. The city claims there is no evidence of an infectious disease outbreak at the shelter, but residents have reported medical emergencies and a lack of access to medical care. The shelter, which serves around 2,300 people, has been a destination for migrants seeking shelter in Chicago, which has received nearly 26,000 newcomers since August 2022. Concerns about the health and safety of migrants have been raised, with some residents calling for a cap on the number of migrants being accepted. The city denies allegations of inadequate healthcare access for migrants.