CHICAGO — Authorities have detained a person of interest following the tragic death of an UberEats driver on the city’s West Side, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Daniel Figueroa from Downers Grove. He was discovered unresponsive early Monday morning on the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street, in close proximity to Loretto Hospital, shortly after 2 a.m.
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Figueroa was subsequently transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Although the exact cause of death remains unclear, law enforcement has now classified the case as a homicide investigation.
Speaking to ABC7, Figueroa’s girlfriend, Sandra Guerrero, shared her heartbreak from her family residence in Joliet, where they had gathered to celebrate her son’s birthday.
What was meant to be a day of celebration has been overshadowed by profound sorrow.
“I shouldn’t have to envision my boyfriend like that,” Guerrero remarked. “He was someone I hoped to marry one day.”
Guerrero last saw her boyfriend on Sunday night. He had just gotten off work from Amazon and planned to work extra hours for UberEats, but he never made it home.
“I didn’t get no talks or no call from him until his mom reached out to me at 7 in the morning saying, you know, he had passed away,” Guerrero said.
“Today, it’s my son’s birthday. We had the whole day planned out for him to spend it with him. And it, just, I can’t believe it right now,” Guerrero said.
Guerrero described Figueroa as a dedicated family man who treated her son like his own. He was a people person who loved to fish and, overall, loved to take care of others. She says he worked multiple jobs to help support their family.
“I’m confused. I’m lost. I’m sad. Like, I don’t know what to do,” Guerrero said.
Guerrero and her family want justice for Figueroa.
Uber and Loretto Hospital offered their condolences to Figueroa’s loved ones, saying they will cooperate with police.
Chicago police said Figueroa death is still under investigation.
Loretto Hospital issued a statement, saying, “We are aware of the tragic incident reported this morning involving an individual slain near our campus.
On behalf of Loretto Hospital, our prayers and condolences go out to the individual’s family and loved ones. Our focus remains on supporting the safety, health, and well-being of the community we serve during this difficult time.
We are cooperating fully with local law enforcement on this active investigation.”
Uber also issued a statement on the incident, saying, “We’re incredibly saddened by this tragic loss, and our thoughts are with their family and loved ones as they navigate this unimaginably difficult time. We’ve reached out to police and will assist them however we can.”
Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
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