Five charged in murder outside La Cueva

A person who was identified as male by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office was murdered over the weekend outside of La Cueva, a popular Little Village bar for many transgender women. According to Andy Conklin, a spokesperson for the State’s Attorney’s office, Gumaro Chavez died of blunt force trauma and multiple stab wounds.

Chavez was reportedly attacked and robbed by five people after leaving La Cueva at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Conklin could not confirm whether or not Chavez was an LGBT person.

Five have been charged with the murder. They are Jesus Cabrales, Victor Redding, Crystal Cruz, Ramiro Carrillo and Yessenia Torres. All five have reportedly admitted to involvement in the murder.

According to Conkin, Chavez left La Cueva with Cruz and Torres and got into his car at 2606 S. Kedvale. Redding and Cabrales then allegedly approached the vehicle and began hitting Chavez in the head. Cabrales allegedly opened the car door and tried to take money from Chavez before stabbing Chavez repeatedly. All five allegedly participated in the attack.

Police discovered the murder weapon on a rooftop near Torres’ apartment, Conklin said. A witness reported seeing Redding and Cabrales throw it over a balcony.

Cruz was stopped while driving Chavez’s car the next day. She allegedly returned to the scene shortly after the murder with Torres and took the car while Chavez’s body lay beside it.

Torres was held on bond of $750,000 while the other four were held without bail.

Windy City Times will update as more details become available.