The Chicago community is reeling after the tragic loss of 24-year-old Bibiano Ruano, who was fatally shot in Pilsen on Saturday night. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, two unidentified suspects approached Ruano around 8:15 p.m. while he was walking along the 1400 block of West 18th Street and fired multiple shots, striking him in the head and knee. Ruano was subsequently transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Ruano, also known as Bibi Da King, was an entertainer who had created a following on social media and appeared on reality television. In a statement obtained by ABC7 Chicago, Amanda Ruano, the victim's sister, expressed disbelief and heartbreak over the incident: "I always read about it and it breaks my heart, other people, how could people do this to other people? And now, I'm living through it. It's a whole different hurt."
The young content creator had been living in the city with his girlfriend. His online persona, according to his family, was distinct from his personal life, where he preferred to stay at home. "He was a home body, and he would just come out here and there, and the one night, he actually went out, they took him," Amanda Ruano told ABC7 Chicago.
Now Thats TV, the company for which he created content, released a statement mourning his loss: "We are deeply saddened by the news regarding our beloved Bibi Da King. Our hearts are heavy with grief. Bibi was a true breath of fresh air at Now Thats TV. Always kind, genuine and full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. We also hold Cristal, his girlfriend and fellow cast member, especially close in our hearts. Please join us in sending love, support and strength to everyone who loved Bibi." The sense of loss was underscored by a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $5,000 for Ruano's family.
The investigation into the murder of Ruano continues, with Area Three detectives leading the effort to find the responsible individuals who fled the scene. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have yet to be disclosed by the authorities.
