Person in custody released after honor roll student shot, killed on way to school on South Side: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person of interest who was taken into custody after a shooting that left a 17-year-old honor roll student dead has now been released without charges, Chicago police said.

Police said the teen was shot several times Tuesday morning in the 5000-block of South Throop Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

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The victim's family identified the teen as Pedro Ramirez. Two adults were also hurt in that shooting.

Chicago police say they're still tracking down leads in the shooting, and no charges have been filed.

"One point, you're just talking, and then from another, he's just gone. And it is very hard to just, like, put that in your mind just that you're never going to see him again," said Adelynn Peña, Ramirez's girlfriend.

The girlfriend of Pedro Ramirez struggles to make sense of boyfriend's murder. The 17-year-old was a straight-A, honor-roll student at Tilden High School.

A small memorial is growing near the scene.

"He always said, 'I will never miss school unless I'm very sick, or unless I'm dying,'" said Mario Rosales, Ramirez's best friend. "He actually died, so it really hurts my heart about those words that he said now."

Police said two men in a van were also shot and are recovering. Officers chased down the suspects a few blocks away.

Chicago Public Schools said in a statement, "All of us at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are saddened to learn of the loss of this young person's life and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, school and community members impacted by this tragedy."

CPS will offer support services to students and staff.

A GoFundMe for Ramirez's family can be found here.

Chicago police continue to investigate.

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