People v. Ortiz

PRESIDING JUSTICE ROBERT E. GORDON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant Salvador Ortiz appeals the denial of his third postconviction petition. We reverse the ruling of the trial court and remand for new trial. In February 1994, following a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 47 years in prison. Defendant’s conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal.

BACKGROUND

The defendant was convicted of the murder of Francisco Ramos (victim), who was shot and killed near Gill Park on Sheridan Road in Chicago on June 28, 1992.

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