A 5-year-old migrant boy, Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, died from sepsis caused by multiple infections, including COVID-19, at a shelter in Pilsen. He had recently arrived in Chicago from Venezuela with his family before his tragic death.
A 5-year-old migrant boy, Jean Carlos Martinez, died at a shelter in Pilsen, Chicago, after experiencing a seizure and complaining of a fever. Four other children and a teenager were also hospitalized from the same shelter with various illnesses. Witnesses reported delays in receiving medical attention and a lack of first aid supplies. The incident is under investigation, and while no one is in custody, it does not appear to be criminal. City officials and community leaders are calling for more resources and accountability to prevent further tragedies and ensure the well-being of migrants in shelters.