Mourners gathered in Little Village on Saturday, Jan. 29th to pay their final respects to eight-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was fatally shot late January in a gang-related incident. Signs with “Justice for Melissa” lettering and “Kids have a right to grow” were hoisted up in the air by mourners along with a balloon release to celebrate and honor the young live of Ortega.

Photo Credit: Tony Diaz