Last week, Cook County prosecutors came under fire after making a similar argument after a teenager was stabbed to death during a fight in suburban Schaumburg. The Cook County State's Attorney has charged Alan Kettina, 25, with first degree murder after Mark Asber, 22, was shot to death in the parking lot of Niles' Miraj nightclub at about 1 a.m.. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office released a statement in response to the mayor's calls, saying: As a former federal prosecutor, the Mayor knows of the ethical obligation of the prosecutor to only bring forth charges where the facts, evidence, and law support it. Kettina is expected in bond court on Tuesday. Court documents allege that Alan J. Kettina, 25, of Northbrook, fired several shots at 22-year-old Mark Asber while Asber had his back turned toward Kettina in the parking lot of a Niles nightclub just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, resulting in Asber's death. Court documents said that Kettina then raised his arm holding the pistol, with Asber standing approximately four diagonal parking spaces away from Kettina at this time. Niles police found Asber lying in the parking lot at 8801 N. Milwaukee Ave. at around 1:03 a.m. Police said Asber had at least one gunshot wound, and officers immediately began lifesaving measures before taking him to the hospital. As a person he was very kind. Officers also discovered a man lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. Which is whats wrong now if an aggressor comes towards you, its a different situation. Calabrese questioned the prosecution's intention of seeking a life sentence in this case. Mark Asber, 22, was fatally shot outside Miraj Bar on the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue in Niles over the weekend. NILES, Ill. (WLS) -- A now-former Cook County Corrections officer has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting outside of a Niles nightclub Sunday, police said. One man was killed and two others were wounded in the shooting near the Cook County Criminal Court's building, according to officials. Kettina was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently admitted to shooting Asber when his back was turned toward him. Asber was not found to be armed at any time during the night, the proffer said. Mutual combat is a legal term used to define a fight or struggle that two parties willingly engage in. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx called statements made by Mayor Lori Lightfoot about the handling of a deadly shooting case "inappropriate" and "wrong." Foxx said. What to Know if You're Planning to Go. The suspects reentered their vehicles and fled. What else is there left to do? A Cook County Department of Corrections employee who is accused of fatally shooting a 22-year-old man outside a Niles restaurant just days ago was ordered to be held without bond in a court appearance on Tuesday. The staggering violence that is devastating our communities is horrific, however, we must still adhere to both our ethical and legal standards in evaluating charges. He was de-deputized Sunday in connection with a criminal investigation being conducted by the Nile Police Department. A Cook County corrections officer and a woman were wounded in a shooting on the Near South Side early Monday. They drove around for a few minues before the victim got out of the car. According to an earlier statement from the Niles Police Department, law enforcement initially responded to calls of a person shot at about 1 a.m. Sunday. All Rights Reserved. "I think it goes beyond frustration, I'm furious about it," said 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro, who oversees the ward where the shooting took place. Court documents allege that Kettina fired four times in five seconds before re-entering his vehicle. "The autopsy indicated that a bullet entered the left side of the victim's back, traveled into the victim's left lung, heart and right lung before it exited the victim's right chest," said Ravin, who added that four expended shell casings were recovered at the scene. No one is in custody as Area Three detectives investigate. Jennifer Ravin, representing the Cook County Assistant State's Attorney office, asked that no bail be granted for Kettina, stating a life sentence may be imposed if convicted due to the nature of the crime. The shooting took place early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Miraj at 8801 Milwaukee Avenue. Ravin said only one of the four bullets shot struck Asber. According to Ravin, Kettina pulled a pistol, later identified by police as a Glock 17, out of the driver's compartment of the car and fired four shots at Asber, who had his back turned and was about four parking spaces away. Soon thereafter, police arrived and took Asber to Lutheran General Hospital. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Kettinas attorneys also argued that Kettina has no prior criminal history, lives with his mother, has an expired passport and limited financial resources, all preventing him from being a flight risk while awaiting trial. I knew him since he was a little boy.". The pair had known each other. But a police report framed the state's attorney's office's decision to decline charges in a . New video from city pod cameras shows what police say is two people pulling up and opening fire at an Austin home. There's reasonable belief that given that, there could've been some defenses relating to use of force for an officer or use of force to stop the forceful commission of a felony," Usharovich said. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Sheriff's deputies shot a man in South Shore during what Chicago police described as an exchange of gunfire. Usharovich argued that due to these aspects of the case, along with his client "having no prior criminal history," the potential for lessening the charge to a second-degree murder could be on the table. / CBS Chicago. Kettina's Jeep Compass was also recovered by police, officials said. He was ordered held on $400,000 bail and remained in custody at the Cook County jail later in the day, jail records show. According to the bond court proffer, as Asber continued to walk away from the vehicle, Kettina fired four rounds from his pistol, striking Asber. (Kettina) was threatened to bring contraband into the jail and when he refused, our understanding is that his family and himself were threatened.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. As a former prosecutor, she knows that. ", INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood, Authorities continue search for Texas man suspected of killing 5, Mom warns others after son severely burned from social media challenge, NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO. Kettina, of Northbrook, had been employed as a correctional officer in the Cook County sheriffs department until Sunday when he was de-deputized, according to a Cook County sheriffs office spokesperson. They found a male with at least one gunshot wound in the parking lot of the nightclub, in the 8800 block of North Milwaukee Ave., and began lifesaving measures, according to a police news release. Cook County sheriffs office Facebook photo. Prosecutors said Kettina shot him in the back as he was walking away. However, as always, as additional evidence is gathered we stand ready to bring charges when appropriate. Officers were called to the Miraj nightclub on Milwaukee Avenue. Alan. Niles police said Tuesday the slaying occurred when a dispute between the two men escalated and Kettina shot Asber at about 1 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of a nightclub on the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue. Court documents revealed that Asber had exchanged text messages with Kettina two days prior. As of Tuesday night, Kettina was still behind bars at the Cook County Jail. Mark Asber, 22, was pronounced dead at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge following the incident, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Chicago police said the deputies were in the 7400-block. "The defendant indicated that there was discussion about the victim threatening the defendant's family, and that he knew where he lived, and other instances which involved the victim wanting the defendant to smuggle contraband into Cook County Jail," Ravin said. "There is video surveillance that captured the defendant parking his car and the shooting incident that followed," said Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Ravin. But the fact that his back was turned toward me was more of an easy target for me. FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - A 30-year-old Cook County man has been charged with shooting three people, two fatally, and holding a woman at gunpoint in Ford Heights earlier this week. "In essence, he was threatened to bring contraband into the jail, and when he refused to, our understanding is that his family, which is he and his mother, were threatened.". COOK COUNTY, IL - A 42-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a June shooting in Ford Heights, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. At 1:37 a.m. Saturday, a 14-year-old boy was outside in the 2600 block of West 24th Street in Little Village, when a group of people attacked him, punching and kicking him, before stabbing him in. There could have been some defenses relating to use of force for an officer, defense attorney Ilia Usharovich said. The incident took place just after 1 a.m. Sunday, outside Miraj Restaurant in the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, officials said. Asber then ran down the alley toward Miraj before turning the corner and collapsing. See other industries within the Retail Trade sector: Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers , Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers , Book Retailers and News Dealers , Building Material and Supplies Dealers , Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers , Department Stores , Electronics and Appliance Retailers , Florists View More, Fuel Dealers , Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers . "Prior to the shooting, there was this intimidation. Calabrese, with no objection from the defense lawyers, granted the prosecution's request that if Kettina posts bond, he would turn in his expired passport, any firearms to police, and not make contact with any witnesses or employees at Miraj Restaurant. By Sunday morning, a Chicago police spokeswoman acknowledged the suspects had "been released without charges.". Bond for Kettina was set at $400,000 Tuesday at Skokie Courthouse by Associate Judge Anthony John Calabrese. Ravin said on the night prior to the incident, Kettina and a friend arrived at Miraj at around 8:30 p.m. Foxx said there was not enough evidence to support felony charges, and police said the people arrested refused to tell them anything. She is also fully aware that as a prosecutor we are obligated not to try cases in the media. The Watauga County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a shooting that stemmed from a fight at a large gathering just before 9:15 p.m. along Will Cook Road. Kettina is being charged with first-degree murder, and is being held without bail on the premise that a life sentence could be imposed in the event of a conviction. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. You're on the defense's side, right? Here's What Northbrook Moms Really Want For Mother's Day. A memorial for Mark Asber has been set up in the parking lot of Miraj Nightclub in Niles, where he was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday, April 23. A 22-year-old man was shot least once. A man was killed and two women were shot not far from the Cook County Jail in Little Village late Saturday, according to police. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report, Authorities continue search for Texas man suspected of killing 5, Mom warns others after son severely burned from social media challenge, NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO. He was struck in the back and arms by the gunfire. When your child is gone and they killed him, said Oquendo. Kettina arrived at Miraj at 8:30 p.m. with a friend and left around 10:30 p.m. before returning to the Miraj later that evening and taking Asber for a drive in Kettinas Jeep, Ravin said. Kettina was hired as a Cook County corrections officer in November 2021 and was de-deputized Sunday following the incident, according to the Cook County sheriffs office. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday. But Lightfoot, herself a former prosecutor, believes there's evidence to make a case. The report says Sylvester had just been released after being fitted for electronic monitoring and was walking to a waiting vehicle. One bullet penetrated Asbers chest on the left side and passed through his lung, heart and other lung before exiting the right side of his chest, she said. In the bond hearing at the Cook County courthouse in Skokie, Assistant Cook County States Attorney Jennifer Ravin asked Calabrese that Kettina be held without bail for knowingly shooting Asber and said he has used his position with the Department of Corrections to intimidate others. All rights reserved, Family Searching for Missing MMA Fighter Last Seen in Schaumburg, 2 Injured When Fire Erupts at Senior High-Rise Building in Wrigleyville, How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to prosecutors, both men then exited the car. According to the proffer, Asber was not armed. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "The victim began running down the alley as he approached Miraj, turned the corner and collapsed," Ravin said. As Asber ran toward Miraj, Kettina drove away before returning to where Asber had collapsed approximately two minutes later. Investigators said the victim and suspect knew each other prior to the shooting. Court documents allege that both Kettina and Asber exited the vehicle, with Asber starting to walk away from Kettina and his vehicle. A Cook County corrections officer has been charged with fatally shooting a man outside of a nightclub in Niles over the weekend. Ashbar suffered at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he later died, police said. The mid-morning gunfight, which left one shooter dead and two of the suspects wounded, stemmed from an internal dispute between two gang factions, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. They also believe the incident was isolated, with no threat to the community. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. / CBS Chicago. Kettina drove around the area for approximately two minutes with Asber in the vehicle with him before driving down an alley and pulling into a parking spot next to a swimming pool business, court documents alleged. Kettina and his friend then returned to Miraj sometime before midnight, according to the bond court proffer. Dart announced today. He was transported to Christ Hospital and pronounced dead. "We would say any time someone is to be held with no bail, the spirit of the law and the requirement is that the state must file a petition and give him an actual chance short of a full-blown trial by clear and convincing evidence," Usharovich said referring to the prosecution's ask of no bail, specifically regarding the potential for a life sentence. Police charged Alan Kettina, 25, of Salem Walk with first degree murder. Cook County Circuit Judge Anthony Calabrese set Kettinas bail at $400,000 at a Tuesday hearing. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He was "de-deputized" Sunday in connection with the investigation, the office said. July 12, 2021 / 12:30 PM / CBS Chicago. CHICAGO - An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. CHICAGO (AP) -- Police say a man who was apparently ambushed after being released from the Cook County Jail in Chicago suffered as many as 64 bullet wounds . But the fact that his back was turned toward me was more of an easy target for me. At the conclusion of the proceeding, in a move that Calabrese hinted caught him off-guard, Sorosky requested that if his client posts bond, Kettina would be required to have electronic monitoring "to ensure the safety of the community that everyone know where he is.". Around 6:38 p.m., Burbank police responded to Frank's Chicago Shrimp House located at. According to the bond court proffer, Asber had been employed by Miraj as a busboy for the past two months, and was at the restaurant on Saturday in an attempt to pick up an extra shift. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Chicago suburb named one of the 'Best Places to Live' in United States: report, Lake County police seek trio for allegedly stealing checks from mailboxes, Police chase suspect dies after jumping out of stolen CHP cruiser in LA County, Owner of Chicago-area construction company charged with bribing Cook County official, Woman, 20, shot while walking up Rogers Park apartment stairwell, Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago', Two people injured in fire in Wrigleyville high rise, Fenwick Friars pitcher Talia Lorenzo celebrates 400 career strikeouts, Naperville's new mayor Scott Wehrli sworn in, Naperville police responding to report of shots fired find man who was beaten up. A spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, "Corrections Officer Alan Kettina was hired in November 2021. This very well could be a second-degree murder situation, he said. The off-duty officer self-transported to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said. According to the bond court proffer, multiple surveillance videos capture different portions of the incident, from the shooting itself to the pair exiting Miraj together. One person was killed and two others were hurt in the shootout. Kettina is being represented by private lawyers Ilia Usharovich and Sheldon Sorosky. Kettina's attorneys claim, the victim intimidated and threatened to harm him and his family if he did not smuggle contraband into the Cook County Jail. Migrant children have been put to work in hazardous jobs, in violation of child labor laws, according to recent news reports. Alan J. Kettina, 25, shot Mark Ashbar, 22, just after 1 a.m. Sunday during a dispute that escalated in the parking lot of the Miraj Nightclub at 8801 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles police said. "Whose side are you on? Kettina was employed with the Cook County Department of Corrections at the time of the shooting, police said. Kettina admitted to shooting Asber to Niles police, tried to administer CPR to Asber after shooting him and remained on the scene of the alleged crime, she said. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County Sheriff's corrections officer was charged with murder after a shooting in north suburban Niles outside of a nightclub. Police found a 22-year-old man from Niles wounded in the parking lot. Find out what life is like at Shell, then browse jobs and apply today! If the defendant doesnt like someone, the defendants temper flares and he uses his gun and his position to get what he wants, she said. So sad. Kettina's weapon had a 17-round capacity, and 13 live rounds were located inside the weapon. Montez Fulwiley. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to the proffer, Kettina is a regular patron at Miraj and Asber had been employed as a busboy at the restaurant for the last two months. A man who was apparently ambushed after being released from the Cook County Jail in Chicago suffered as many as 64 bullet wounds to his head and other parts of his body . Kettina and Asber interacted at Miraj throughout the evening, court documents revealed. Newsletter, Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. Kettina parked his vehicle in an alley behind Miraj and fired four shots from a Glock 17 at Asber as Asber was walking away from the vehicle, Ravin said. CHICAGO - An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among two people who were wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday in the South Loop. Ravin said Kettina admitted to police he shot Asber with his back turned, which he said made him an "easy target" and that he took advantage of this. A Cook County correctional officer faces a first-degree murder charge stemming from the deadly shooting of an acquaintance early Sunday outside a Niles nightclub, police said Tuesday. Mayor Lightfoot calls on Cook County State's Attorney to file charges; Kim Foxx pushes back. April 25, 2023 / 9:19 AM "The Sheriffs Office is cooperating in any way it can with the investigation and would refer all questions to the Niles Police Department," the statement read. July 12, 2021 / 12:30 PM NILES, IL A Cook County Department of Corrections officer is accused of first-degree murder following a weekend nightclub shooting in Niles. According to a statement from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Kettina, a corrections officer, was hired in November 2021. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Sheriff's Office is cooperating in any way it can with the investigation and would refer all questions to the Niles Police Department," Sheriff's office spokesperson Shereen Mohammad said in an email. All Rights Reserved. Read Shell reviews, including information from current and former employees on salaries, benefits, and more. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and some West Side aldermen called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to reverse her decision on the case. She instead mentioned what she called "self-serving" statements made by Kettina. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It's the third time in less than a week a. Three people were arrested. A Cook County correctional officer faces a first-degree murder charge stemming from the deadly shooting of an acquaintance early Sunday outside a Niles nightclub, police said. 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