'The hope that came with whatever her life was going to be, is going to be a hole that is so big, nothing will ever to fill it or replace her.'
in Little Village, the community continues to mourn the death of the child.READ MORE:CBS 2 spoke to several member of the Little Village Community Council and while they said they are glad that CPD moved quickly and was able to find the people responsible for Melissa Ortega’s death, they said arrests are not enough.
This community is still deep in mourning but already advocating for change. The council is pushing for more mental health resources that could not only address the compounding effects of being surrounded by violence but also to help those who may be prone to expressing their anger through violence to find ways to cope.Also, the council says they are already reaching out to CPD – demanding a plan for how the department will keep Little Village safe, especially in the summer.