What Happened in Bolingbrook?
On Sunday a home was broken into and resulting in two women and a man killed, as well as, another woman injured. A 17-year-old boy is now in custody for murder as well as many other serious offenses.
Police received a call at 8:15 p.m. of a possible home invasion in the Southwest Suburb of Bolingbrook. They arrived moments later. Police discovered four people were shot. Three of them were pronounced dead and the other was taken to the local hospital.
Monday morning police detained a possible suspect. Police say that they are working extremely hard to find out more information and bring the person who did this to justice.
The young man has been identified as Byrion Montgomery. Apparently, he was in a dating relationship with one of the victims who police identify as Samiya Shelton-Tillman. The other girl has not been identified, but as for the man, police have said his name was Cartez Daniels.
Montgomery has been charged with:
- First-degree murder.
- Attempted first-degree murder.
- Home invasion.
- Aggravated battery with a firearm.
- And aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
A $20 million bail has been set. He has pleaded not guilty and is expected to court on March 30. He will be facing life in prison if found guilty.
Police Need Information
At the moment police don’t have too much information on this case. They are asking for residents or anyone who might have information to go to the authorities. There may even be a crash reward for anyone that comes forward. It is still unclear if the arrest had anything to do with anonymous tips or evidence from the crime scene.
After the shooting neighbors have come forward saying that they may not have known the family but noticed constant law enforcement at that house. Many residents have called this attack very devastating and something they do not want. in their neighborhood.
Others have said that the area is very quiet. Neighbor Ryan Hedberg claimed to be dropping off his children at home when they heard multiple shots. He said seeing the number of ambulances made it look very serious.
The family has always looked to be very calm and nice people. According to neighbor Stan Mesich, he has never had a problem with them.
“The kids would be out during the summer. They would be shooting baskets at one of the houses there. The kids were very good kids.”
Every day people are showing love and support. Flowers and candles are on the doorstep of the house. Neighbors and nearby residents are all dropping by.
How Can You Help
This is a very serious situation that is still very new. Investigators have not yet gained all the information that they need to bring justice.
If you or anyone you know have any information at all about the Bolingbrook home invasion do not be hesitant to reach out to the police. Although, stepping up may be scary there are ways to still be unknown.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 630-378-4772 or the Bolingbrook Police Department Investigations Division at 630-226-8620 if you have any information regarding this event. You can also use the P3 Tips app or the website bolingbrookcrimestoppers.org to submit a tip.
By Esteban Ruiz
Sources:
Chicago Tribune: Afternoon Briefing: 17-year-old boy in custody after Bolingbrook shooting
CBS: 2 adults and girl killed in possible home invasion outside Chicago; woman hospitalized
ABC-7: Bolingbrook home invasion: 17-year-old charged with killing teen girl, 2 others, police say
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