Saturday, September 12, 2026

OEMC Calltaker Slain

Mistaken for a rival gangbanger?

  • Cook County Crime Stoppers said the 50-year-old woman shot and killed while driving on Chicago's South Side early Friday morning was a Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications employee.

    The organization said Natalia Rodriguez was killed in the shooting.

    The shooting took place at about 12:17 a.m. in the 4500-block of South Wood Street in the Back of the Yards. Police said Rodriguez was driving a silver SUV south on Wood Street when she was struck by gunfire and crashed into a parked SUV. The woman was shot multiple times and taken to Stroger Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

There's a reward being offered by CrimeStoppers.

No word on where Conehead's "violence interrupters" were interrupting crime.

Sympathies to her family and OEMC co-workers. 

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19 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

2nd one shot to death this year.

9/12/2026 12:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Unfortunately I think this is just a cycle of violence that we're continuing to see," said Monse Ayala, executive director of Increase the Peace Chicago. "And although we've made some great wins in the community, we're still seeing some upticks of violence." ABC 7

What are the “great wins in the community” Do they produce any stats? How much government money do get?

If the offenders are caught, more than likely they will have priors for firearm charges and are out on ankle monitors or probation.

9/12/2026 01:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What zone does she work? 9?

9/12/2026 01:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Prayers out to the loved ones of the victim.
It’s no solace but please understand we are workin this thoroughly, and as quickly as possible.

9/12/2026 04:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Heart prayers going out to the family and friends. What a horrible place this city had become.

9/12/2026 06:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sympathies indeed to our first responder assistant...

9/12/2026 07:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The "violence interruptors" were having popcorn and relaxing in Bobbie Rushs office.

9/12/2026 07:37:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's a unfortunate incident. That gang is diabolical and dangerous. They are responsable for some of the worst crime in 009. They shot and killed a pregnant mother in the head while she was trick or treating with her two children. They also shot a federal agent in the face while he and his team were placing a tracker on a vehicle. Maybe Jerry can come out of retirement and start up Operation Broken part 2. Does CPD do Hispanic gang cospiracies anymore. Let me guess. Everyone was on Michigan Ave with their crown hats and reflective vests being scarecrows.

9/12/2026 08:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I keep reading about “violence interrupters”. How many are there? What are they paid? What hours do they work? Who do they report to? Do they file reports? Take home cars? What are the qualifications? How do I apply?

9/12/2026 08:34:00 AM  
Anonymous The Keesing Bandit said...

That is too sad for words.

9/12/2026 08:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What gang is it back of the yard?

9/12/2026 09:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Saints do not give a fuck about shooting someone. If they do not recognize the vehicle or person they take that as a threat and they shoot first and ask questions later. Extremely dangerous crew.

9/12/2026 09:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

She was a call taker not a dispatcher.

9/12/2026 11:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great question? I know maybe 2 or 3 sgt's out of Homan worked them but this was 4 years ago. They went after sd's saints kings. They're tough to get into and dangerous. They did what they could and tip my hat to them. 9 25 10 districts are a different breed.

9/12/2026 11:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Targeted? I wouldn't put it past OEMC people to be feeding gang members information about real time information on police dispatch and gps.

9/12/2026 12:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Prob pulling the trigger

9/12/2026 12:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What gang is it back of the yard?

The insane garden gnomes, esa.

9/12/2026 02:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It’s a ghost 👻 job. Buying votes

9/12/2026 03:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ABSOLUTELY. Yes. This. Yes.

9/12/2026 06:45:00 PM  

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