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Security Guard Charged in Fatal Shooting at Illinois Nightclub

Kevin Henley Jr. faces manslaughter charges for the death of Zulma Daniela Calderon Pacheco, as public and legal scrutiny mount against Mansion Live nightclub.

Fabiola Pacheco Delacruz, front, the mother of Zulma Daniela Calderon Pacheco, arrives with other family members, March 18, 2025, at the offices of Cavanagh Sorich Law Group where her family announced a lawsuit against Mansion Live and security guard charged in her death. Calderon Pacheco was shot and killed in the Stone Park nightclub on March 8. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Photos of Zulma Daniela Calderon Pacheco, 21, were displayed, March 13, 2025, at Caribe Funeral Home in Chicago during her visitation. Calderon Pacheco was killed when gunfire rang out during a fight at Mansion Live nightclub in Stone Park. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Kevin Henley Jr., 35, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon for the March 8 shooting at Mansion Live nightclub in Stone Park, Illinois.
  • Zulma Daniela Calderon Pacheco, 21, was fatally shot in the face during a fight at the nightclub, with her death ruled a homicide by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
  • The victim’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mansion Live, citing negligence and a history of violent incidents at the venue.
  • Mansion Live’s security provider, JMC Security LLC, was involuntarily dissolved on March 14, raising questions about oversight of security firms.
  • A petition demanding the closure of Mansion Live has gathered over 5,000 signatures, reflecting growing public concern over safety at nightlife venues.