A call for justice after Oak Lawn man hit, killed by car in front of his home
A community was rallying Tuesday behind a grieving mother to call for justice after her son was hit and killed by a driver.
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A community was rallying Tuesday behind a grieving mother to call for justice after her son was hit and killed by a driver.
A community was rallying Tuesday behind a grieving mother to call for justice after her son was hit and killed by a driver. Murod Kurdi, 28, was standing outside of his Oak Lawn home when that driver crashed into him on June 5. Now, Kurdi's mother, Fadia, and a group of activists are calling for more accountability for the driver.
Once inside, they waited for the owner to arrive, then demanded the keys to the safe and display cases. The suspects stole jewelry and assaulted the owner.
Police are investigating a bold break-in in southwest suburban Oak Lawn. Officers said the three suspects cut a hole in a wall in an empty business and made their way right into a jewelry store at 87th and Ridgeland.
Supporters of Hadi Abuatelah are calling for officer Patrick O'Donnell's firing.
Supporters of Hadi Abuatelah are calling for officer Patrick O'Donnell's firing.
Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home.
"Thank you so much for being there, firefighters and the first responders."
CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Oak Lawn, where hundreds lined up for his visitation on the same day as the funeral for fallen CFD firefighter Lt. Jan Tchoryk
Officer Patrick O'Donnell pleaded not guilty to battery and misconduct back in March.
This comes as supporters of that teenager are still rallying for the officer's firing.
Oak Lawn police are advising drivers to avoid 103rd Street between Cicero and Kostner during that time as traffic will be heavy.
Oak Lawn police are advising drivers to avoid 103rd Street between Cicero and Kostner during that time as traffic will be heavy.
Officer Patrick O'Donnell was accompanied by dozens of other officers as he appeared in court Wednesday. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Officer Patrick O’Donnell was indicted by a grand jury – and charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
An Oak Lawn police officer appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment on charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
An Oak Lawn police officer appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment on charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
An Oak Lawn police officer appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment on charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
A source in the Cook County judicial system with direct knowledge of the indictment confirmed Wednesday that Officer Patrick O'Donnell is charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct.
The other suspect, a 15-year-old girl, was arrested weeks after the crime.
The last suspect wanted for a violent home invasion in Oak Lawn is now in police custody in Texas. An FBI task force arrested 31-year-old Anthony Mitchell in Houston Monday following a 40-minute police chase
Two men are arrested in connection to a violent home invasion that left a 71-year-old woman injured in Oak Lawn last year.
Two men are arrested in connection to a violent home invasion that left a 71-year-old woman injured in Oak Lawn last year.
Police in southwest suburban Oak Lawn are investigating an attempted carjacking.
It was not known if the suspects were hit, but the victim was not harmed.
