Two men charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a November double homicide in Summit appeared in Bridgeview Court on Monday and are scheduled to return on Jan. 2, 2025, for a formal indictment, authorities said.
Mariano Martinez, 31, of Midlothian, Illinois, and Nicacio Munoz, 34, of Whiting, Indiana, are accused in the fatal shootings of 16-year-old Jaydin Bahena and 34-year-old Jose David Rosales.
Police said the incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Nov. 1 near Hanover and 73rd Avenue. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Bahena with a gunshot wound and Rosales injured in a nearby vehicle. Both victims were transported to the hospital, where Bahena died on Nov. 2 and Rosales was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting.
Bahena’s death has deeply affected the Summit community, particularly at Argo Community High School, where he was a junior known for his vibrant personality and kind heart. Rosales, a father and beloved family man, is survived by his children, wife, parents, and countless friends and family mourning his untimely loss.
The tragic deaths of Bahena and Rosales have left a void in the community, with loved ones cherishing memories of Bahena’s joyful spirit and Rosales’ devotion to his family.
Following an investigation led by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, Martinez and Munoz were identified as suspects. Martinez was arrested on Dec. 4 by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and Munoz was taken into custody on Nov. 26 by Hammond police before being extradited to Illinois.