Celebration of peace honoring 8-year-old Melissa Ortega shot and killed in Little Village
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A celebration of peace is being held Tuesday for 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was shot and killed while walking with her mom in Little Village.
The shooting took place in January near 26th Street and Pulaski Road. Neighbors are gathering at 11:30 a.m. near the site Ortega was shot.
Members of the Little Village Community Council said they planted a peace tree, to honor Ortega. They hope it will bring peace to the community.
Two people are charged in her murder.
