Chicago New Year 2006 Killer Fugitive

Latin Kings, Orlando Diaz AKA "Pony" or "Psycho" shot two men New Year's eve

CHICAGO FUGITIVE NEWS A most wanted fugitive killer, Orlando Diaz, has eluded Chicago law enforcement since New Year's Eve 2006, after shooting two men, wounding one and killing another. Charges were filed against Diaz in Cook County Circuit Court for First Degree Murder, and charges for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution followed when investigators discovered Diaz had fled Illinois.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on January 01, 2007, a known Latin Kings gang member, Orlando Diaz, shot Ricardo Martinez and Raul Ramirez in the driveway of a Gage Park neighborhood home located in the 2900 block of West 54th Street. Ricardo Martinez was shot in the hand and survived his injuries. However, Raul Ramirez was shot multiple times and died of the fatal gunshots inflicted by Diaz. The motive for the shooting is considered gang-related.

Raul Ramirez, lived on the 5115 South Homan Avenue and was 26-years-old at the time of his murder, whereas, Orlando Diaz lived on 5535 South California Avenue. Therefore, both men lived within a mile of each other.

Orlando Diaz is described as:

• Birth Date: June 15, 1987
• Height: 61 inches
• Weight: 180 pounds
• Eyes: Black
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Hispanic

Orlando Diaz is also known as "Pony" or "Psycho." Additionally, Diaz may be residing with relatives in Houston, Texas. Diaz has an extensive criminal record, and should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have seen this most wanted killer fugitive, or having any information as to Orlando Diaz whereabouts, please call the FBI Chicago at 312-421-6700 or your local law enforcement agency.