Judge removed ankle monitor 2 weeks before teen shot and killed man in Back of the Yards, prosecutors say

A tragic incident unfolded in Back of the Yards last summer when a 17-year-old boy, Rogelio Galindo, allegedly shot and killed 21-year-old David Carmona. What makes this case even more troubling is that Galindo was free at the time of the shooting because a judge had removed his ankle monitor just two weeks earlier. This makes him the 24th person charged with killing or attempting to kill someone in Chicago while on felony pretrial release in the city last year.

Galindo was arrested in June last year while carrying an AR-style pistol with a 40-round magazine that had no serial number or manufacturer markings. Despite being placed on electronic monitoring by a juvenile court judge, the monitor was removed a month later. Two weeks after that, on August 10, 2025, Galindo allegedly shot Carmona in broad daylight near 48th Street and Damen Avenue.

Surveillance footage captured Galindo riding an electric scooter in the area as a red Dodge pickup truck circled the block. He then approached Carmona, who was leaving his home, and followed him at a brisk pace before a single gunshot was heard. Carmona fell to the ground, reaching for a firearm in his waistband before succumbing to his injuries. Galindo was seen fleeing the scene on multiple cameras.

Authorities were able to identify Galindo through the footage and social media messages that indicated his consciousness of guilt. Despite attempts to leave the city, he was eventually apprehended and ordered detained on the murder charge by Judge Deidre Dyer.

This incident highlights the challenges of monitoring individuals on pretrial release for felony allegations and the risks it poses to public safety. It also underscores the need for effective measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

As we continue to track cases like these, it is crucial to address the systemic issues that contribute to such incidents and work towards solutions that prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities.