Overview

• Juan Carlos Perez-Abarca appeared in a wheelchair at Friday’s court hearing and was ordered held in custody at Cook County Jail until his next appearance.
• The Cook County State’s Attorney approved two attempted-murder counts and a home-invasion charge following the teen’s death, and prosecutors plan to upgrade one count to murder.
• The 48-year-old mother remains hospitalized in serious condition after being stabbed during Monday’s domestic violence incident.
• A Cook County sheriff’s officer shot and wounded Perez-Abarca while intervening, prompting a review by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force.
• Sheriff’s police detectives continue their investigation into the fatal attack and are gathering evidence at the Joliet Road apartment scene.