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Guillermo Caballero’s family said he was on his way home when he was caught in a “street takeover” shooting in Gage Park on Sunday.

CHICAGO (WLS) – A 20-year-old was killed in a shooting in the southwest of the city.

According to Chicago police, the shooting occurred Sunday during a so-called “street takeover” at the intersection of 59th Street and Western Avenue around 3:15 a.m.

Guillermo Caballero, known as “Memito,” was trying to get through the intersection when he was shot multiple times by two gunmen, police said.

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His family is now demanding justice.

“He was all the sun itself,” said his cousin Elizabeth Caballero. “When people were sick, when people were down and depressed, he was like the fire that lifted you up.”

Elizabeth Caballero said Guillermo was on his way home after spending time with friends when he was killed.

“In the wrong place at the wrong time. Too young,” she said.

Guillermo was working two jobs and trying to save money to get out of the city, his cousin told ABC7 Chicago.

Chicago police are asking anyone with pictures or videos of this “street takeover” on Sunday to contact investigators.

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