WASHINGTON, D.C. - Multiple Illinois members of Congress on Tuesday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security officials requesting an investigation into the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez earlier this month by an ICE officer.

Villegas-Gonzalez was shot and killed in suburban Franklin Park while attempting to flee from ICE officers during a traffic stop on Sept. 12.

What we know:

The incident shocked and outraged community members and local officials, who described Villegas-Gonzalez as a father figure. DHS said Villegas-Gonzalez, who was undocumented, was identified as a suspect and had a history of reckless driving.

The Democratic lawmakers, including U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Reps. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Delia Ramirez, along with S

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