A tragic incident occurred this past weekend at a Stone Park music venue, where a 21-year-old Chicago woman was pronounced dead in the early hours of Saturday morning. The venue, Mansion Live, located at 3801 W. Lake St., was the scene of the tragedy that has since prompted an investigation by local authorities. Yet to determine the cause of death, the Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed the timing of the woman's passing without releasing her identity, as reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
The solemn events unfolded further as CBS News Chicago revealed the victim to be Zulma Pacheco from the Little Village neighborhood. According to the police, Pacheco died after a shooting emerged amidst a fight at the same location, Mansion Nightclub. The circumstances surrounding the gunfire that fatally wounded Pacheco are under investigation, and her boyfriend, Joel Chimborazo, recounted how they were simply dancing when the shot struck her. "When I tried lifting up her body, it felt heavier than usual," he said, "and then I saw like blood leaking," he told CBS News Chicago. Well known for her generous heart, especially during the holidays. "Even on Christmas, she spent all her checks buying Christmas gifts for the kids," Elizabeth Uriza, Pacheco's mother, shared in the heartrending interview.
A statement from Mansion Live surfaced on social media, conveying their reaction to the incident: "We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Mansion Live last night," the venue expressed, as noted by the Chicago Sun-Times. In the aftermath of the event, a concert scheduled for Saturday night at the venue was promptly postponed. The venue reiterated their commitment to working with law enforcement, stating, "Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we’re working closely with local authorities to assist in anything we can, as this is ongoing."
"At this time, she needs all the support she can get from everybody," Uriza appealed, her statement obtained by CBS News Chicago. Though inquiries were made to confirm if a security guard had discharged the fatal shot, replies from Stone Park police have not been forthcoming. Meanwhile, the Mansion Nightclub stayed closed following the incident, with officials stating their intent to allow space for healing and expressing, "We are heartbroken by the incident that took place," and sending "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies" to those touched by the tragedy, as captured by CBS News Chicago.
