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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lesbian teen brutally beaten at Illinois McDonald's
Two teenagers, one a juvenile, brutally beat a 19-year-old woman inside a suburban McDonald's after making derogatory comments about her sexual orientation, according to local police. The May 13 incident occurred at the fast food chain's location in Carpentersville, Illinois, about 40 miles from Chicago, with officers responding to a report of a fight in progress, according to news release from the Carpentersville Police Department. The victim, who was later identified as Kady Grass, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated and has since been released. Following an investigation, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office approved multiple felony charges against the suspects, according to police. John Kammrad, 19, was charged with aggravated battery, great bodily harm, aggravated battery in a public place, mob action and more. Kammrad was taken into custody on Saturday, while the juvenile suspect turned himself in on Friday. Photos posted to a GoFundMe account for Grass show the extent of her injuries, which span her face and her legs. In an interview with NBC Chicago, Grass said the attack happened while she was in town to see her 13-year-old cousin's choir concert. 'One hit me in the jaw and one was hitting me in the front, and then I didn't realize that I was getting hit behind until a little bit later, like it took me a while to realize,' Grass said. 'I was unconscious when they were stomping on my head, so I don't remember that part, but my 13-year-old cousin does.' Carpentersville Police Deputy Chief Kevin Stankowitz said the incident 'underscores the importance of addressing violence and discrimination' within the community, according to the news release. In an email to NBC Chicago, Stankowitz said the department collaborated with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office on whether or not to file hate crime charges. After a review of the case, Stankowitz said, the office declined to file them. This story first appeared on NBC Chicago This article was originally published on
NBC News
20-05-2025
- NBC News
Lesbian teen brutally beaten at Illinois McDonald's
Two teenagers, one a juvenile, brutally beat a 19-year-old woman inside a suburban McDonald's after making derogatory comments about her sexual orientation, according to local police. The May 13 incident occurred at the fast food chain's location in Carpentersville, Illinois, about 40 miles from Chicago, with officers responding to a report of a fight in progress, according to news release from the Carpentersville Police Department. The victim, who was later identified as Kady Grass, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated and has since been released. Following an investigation, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office approved multiple felony charges against the suspects, according to police. John Kammrad, 19, was charged with aggravated battery, great bodily harm, aggravated battery in a public place, mob action and more. Kammrad was taken into custody on Saturday, while the juvenile suspect turned himself in on Friday. Photos posted to a GoFundMe account for Grass show the extent of her injuries, which span her face and her legs. In an interview with NBC Chicago, Grass said the attack happened while she was in town to see her 13-year-old cousin's choir concert. 'One hit me in the jaw and one was hitting me in the front, and then I didn't realize that I was getting hit behind until a little bit later, like it took me a while to realize,' Grass said. 'I was unconscious when they were stomping on my head, so I don't remember that part, but my 13-year-old cousin does.' Carpentersville Police Deputy Chief Kevin Stankowitz said the incident 'underscores the importance of addressing violence and discrimination' within the community, according to the news release. In an email to NBC Chicago, Stankowitz said the department collaborated with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office on whether or not to file hate crime charges. After a review of the case, Stankowitz said, the office declined to file them.
Chicago Tribune
06-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Suspect confronted while robbing car fires gun at Carpentersville resident
A Carpentersville resident faced gunfire early Tuesday morning after confronting a person they saw rummaging through their car, police said. The incident occurred sometime about 3:50 a.m. when the resident spotted the suspect inside their unlocked vehicle in the 300 block of Green Street in the village's Old Town area, according to a news release from Carpentersville Deputy Chief Kevin Stankowitz When confronted, the suspect pulled a gun and fired multiple shots in the direction of the resident, the release said. The resident was not injured but four rounds struck their vehicle and one struck a house. The suspect fled on foot, but despite setting up a perimeter, deploying drones and bringing in a K-9 unit, police were unable to make an arrest, the release said. In the release, Stankowitz said officials 'believe there is no immediate threat to the public' resulting from the incident, which remains under investigation. There have been four vehicle break-ins in the Old Town area since March 1, according to the release. Police are urging residents to stay vigilant and to lock their cars. Residents are also urged not to confront suspects but to report suspicious activity or people to the police by calling 847-428-8784. Information like a detailed description and a direction of travel can help assist officers when checking out possible crimes, the release said.
