In the bitter stillness of a 2 a.m. Chicago morning, Daniel Figueroa, 28, was doing what he had always done—working through the night to build a safer, steadier future for his family.

🚗 A Life Built on Relentless Work
Juggling multiple jobs and delivering meals for Uber Eats, Daniel’s nights were defined by sacrifice and responsibility. Friends say his grind wasn’t about ambition—it was about love for his partner and her child, and the promise that they would never go without.

🔫 A Violent Ambush Near the Hospital
That promise was shattered near Loretto Hospital when police say a carjacker suddenly attacked Daniel’s vehicle. In a frantic, split-second attempt to protect his livelihood, Daniel was pulled into a struggle—and then struck by his own car as the thief sped away. He was run over in the street, dying where he fell.

🕯️ A City Mourns a Quiet Provider
The scene left behind flashing lights and frozen silence, a stark contrast to the ordinary deliveries that had defined Daniel’s nights. Loved ones remember him as tireless, gentle, and devoted—a man whose hard work kept a household afloat.

⚠️ Random Violence, Irreversible Loss
As investigators continue searching for answers, Daniel’s death underscores the brutal reality of random violence faced by workers on late-night streets. A man who gave everything to protect his family lost his life to a senseless act—leaving a city to mourn, and a family forever changed.