Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Ex-Girlfriend's Shooting Death

Hector Delgado faces 16 years in prison for killing Alyssa Flores in Hammond, Indiana

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Hector Delgado, a 24-year-old Chicago man, has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Flores, 18, in Hammond, Indiana. Delgado originally faced more serious charges, including two counts of murder, burglary, domestic battery, and strangulation, but reached a plea deal with prosecutors. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 7.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence, as well as the challenges in prosecuting such cases. Delgado's plea deal suggests prosecutors may have faced challenges in proving the more serious charges, underscoring the complexities involved in these types of cases.

The details

According to court records, Delgado broke into the home where Flores lived, beat, strangled, and shot her to death in her bedroom on October 18, 2021. Police responded to the scene and found the door broken open, with broken glass and blood on the door. A relative of Flores found her covered by a blanket, beaten so badly that he didn't recognize her. Flores' boss at a dentist office had called the relative, saying Flores hadn't shown up for work.

  • On October 18, 2021, police responded to the 4000 block of Towle Avenue in Hammond, Indiana.
  • On February 5, 2026, Delgado pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
  • Delgado's sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

The players

Hector Delgado

A 24-year-old Chicago man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Flores.

Alyssa Flores

An 18-year-old woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Hector Delgado, in her Hammond, Indiana home.

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What’s next

Delgado's sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to accept the plea deal.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of addressing domestic violence and the need for stronger protections and support for victims. It also raises questions about the criminal justice system's ability to effectively prosecute these types of cases, which often involve complex dynamics and challenges in gathering evidence.