An innocent dad was hit and killed by a suspect who police say was fleeing a smash-and-grab robbery on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Mark Arceta was driving his normal route to work at a local hospital when he was killed. The 40-year-old now leaves behind a baby boy, who was born just one day after his death. His girlfriend spoke to Fox News about the tragedy.

“They did not want to tell me because I’m pregnant. They did not want me to worry. So, I just grabbed the phone, and then I couldn’t believe it,” says Roanne Masangkay. 

Seven suspects are charged in a smash-and-grab robbery of this Louis Vuitton store on Michigan Avenue on Chicago’s Miracle Mile. (Google Maps)

Alton Jackson, 37, has been out on parole since May after receiving a two-year sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This is the fifth time he has been arrested in Chicago since turning 18.

Harvey Fischer, 26, has been arrested six times so far by Chicago Police.

The Arceta family says Mark was on his way to his final work shift before paternity leave. He was looking forward to the birth of his second child. His partner is in shock and demands accountability, praying the suspects are not released. 

Mark Arceta’s son was born one day after his death (The Arceta Family)

“I want my son to know his dad was so loved. He gave me everything I wanted. He was selfless, generous, and never turned his back on people who needed help,” says Masangkay.

A GoFundMe page titled “Please help the family of Mark Carlo Arceta” has been raising money for his relatives.