All Rights Reserved. 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. Officers were called to the 2700 block of West 27th Street at. 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. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "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. (Pam DeFiglio). 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. Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday with a two-night star-studded stand at the Hollywood Bowl, where he was joined by Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, the Chicks. A look at where the rebuilding Bears stand after general manager Ryan Poles second NFL Draft. The Cook County states attorneys office has charged Alan Kettina, 25, with first-degree murder after Mark Asber, 22, was shot to death outside Niles Miraj nightclub at about 1 a.m. Sunday. CHICAGO (CBS) -- In north suburban Niles police are investigating a fatal shooting outside of a nightclub. The Cook County Sheriff's office confirmed Kettina was employed as a corrections officer at the time of the shooting. Kettina's weapon had a 17-round capacity, and 13 live rounds were located inside the weapon. Kettina, who would need to post $40,000 to be released, is due back in court on June 1. Montez Fulwiley. Kettina is expected in bond court on Tuesday. The defendant stated that he knew it was wrong, 'because his back was towards me,'" Ravin said. Prosecutors said Kettina shot him in the back as he was walking away. Just checking," Calabrese said to Sorosky. 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. 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. Ashbar suffered at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he later died, police said. According to a statement from the Cook County states attorneys office, Kettina told police shooting Asber was wrong because his back was toward me., Which is whats wrong now if an aggressor comes toward you, its a different situation, the statement quotes him saying. He has been identified to the Cook County medical Examiner's Office as Mark Asber of Niles. July 11, 2021, 10:46 AM. The incident took place just after 1 a.m. Sunday, outside Miraj Restaurant in the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue in Niles, officials said. 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.. Court documents allege that both Kettina and Asber exited the vehicle, with Asber starting to walk away from Kettina and his vehicle. Ravin said about an hour later, Kettina and Asber went outside and got into Kettina's vehicle, a white Jeep Compass. They then drove around the area for two minutes before parking next to a swimming pool business. People, young people -- one go to jail, one died, said Margaret Youl, who was in attendance at the Assyrian National Council along with the family of Asber and community members to commemorate the victims life. According to police, Williams walked into the restaurant around 6:36 p.m., pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot Hoddenbach multiple times. When Calabrese pressed Ravin about a possible motive in the case, she referred to the entire incident being on video surveillance and didn't provide one. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Bond for Kettina was set at $400,000 Tuesday at Skokie Courthouse by Associate Judge Anthony John Calabrese. RELATED: Chicago shooting: SWAT team called after 1 killed, 2 wounded in shootout at Austin home. "I think that there's evidence there. Kettina then exited his vehicle and approached Asber to administer CPR. Calabrese questioned the prosecution's intention of seeking a life sentence in this case. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Officers work at the scene where Cook County sheriff's deputies shot a person on electronic monitoring in the 7400 block of South Yates Boulevard on Jan. 12, 2022, in Chicago. According to prosecutors, both men then exited the car. 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. 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. 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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. The suspects reentered their vehicles and fled. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Lightfoot warns the Texas governor to pause new transfers of migrants as the citys resources are stretched thin. 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NILES, IL A Cook County Department of Corrections officer is accused of first-degree murder following a weekend nightclub shooting in Niles. "Whose side are you on? 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. The Cook County medical examiner's office reported Monday that Asber died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and determined his death was a homicide. As a person he was very kind. But this could very well be a second-degree murder situation.. 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. (Kettina) was threatened to bring contraband into the jail and when he refused, our understanding is that his family and himself were threatened.. 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. At this time, Kettina reached into the glove compartment of his vehicle and grabbed a pistol, walking from the driver's side of the vehicle to the back side, according to the bond court proffer. Officials say Kettina was an acquaintance of Asber, and was employed by the Cook County Department of Corrections at the time of the incident. She instead mentioned what she called "self-serving" statements made by Kettina. Calabrese said that given all the facts and circumstances as described, I cannot see this being a life sentence case.. It is unclear why she has chosen to make such statements, especially absent the full information that was presented to our office by CPD. When your child is gone and they killed him, said Oquendo. Mutual combat is a legal term used to define a fight or struggle that two parties willingly engage in. 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 . First published on July 12, 2021 / 12:30 PM. Police found a 22-year-old man from Niles wounded in the parking lot. Asber then ran down the alley toward Miraj before turning the corner and collapsing. Police say they attempted first-aid but determined she was deceased. 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. Migrant children have been put to work in hazardous jobs, in violation of child labor laws, according to recent news reports. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. / CBS Chicago. The proffer said Asber and Kettina exited the restaurant shortly thereafter. Prosecutors declined to charge each of them with a pair of felonies, including first-degree murder. He then turned the gun on himself. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. According to the proffer, Asber was not armed. He was struck in the back and arms by the gunfire. According to the bond court proffer, Asber and Kettina then smoked cigarettes and walked together toward the parking lot before entering Kettina's car, a white Jeep Compass. "It was wrong because his back was towards me. 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 . Alan J. Kettina, 25, of Salem Walk in Northbrook, was arrested following the death of a Niles man in the parking lot of the Miraj Restaurant nightclub and lounge. Newsletter, Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. They found a. The shooting took place early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Miraj at 8801 Milwaukee Avenue. You're on the defense's side, right? Monday evening, people gathered at the Assyrian National Council to pay their respects to Asber's family. "There is video surveillance that captured the defendant parking his car and the shooting incident that followed," said Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Ravin. The prosecution said Kettina fired his firearm four times within five seconds before he reentered the driver's side of his Jeep and drove away. 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Further, Ravin said, initial investigations have shown two other incidents since December 2022 in which Kettina has threatened to pop someone or flashed a badge to intimidate someone. 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. The Cook County sheriffs office issued a statement saying, The sheriffs office is cooperating in any way it can with the investigation and would refer all questions to the Niles Police Department., A memorial for Mark Asber, 22, of Niles, who was fatally shot outside Miraj Bar on the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue over the weekend. Kettina was still present at the scene when Niles police officers responded at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, court documents revealed. COOK COUNTY - A man fatally shot a woman at a restaurant in suburban Burbank on Thursday before turning the gun on himself. Lower Silesian Voivodeship, or Lower Silesia Province, in southwestern Poland, is one of the 16 voivodeships (provinces) into which Poland is divided. New video from city pod cameras shows what police say is two people pulling up and opening fire at an Austin home. Ravin said only one of the four bullets shot struck Asber. The voivodeship was created on 1 January 1999 out of the former Wrocaw, Legnica, Wabrzych and Jelenia Gra Voivodeships, following the Polish local government reforms adopted in 1998. Ravin, stating the chain of events, said Asber had been working as a busboy at Miraj for two months before the shooting and arrived at the restaurant Saturday trying to pick up an additional shift. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County Sheriff's corrections officer was charged with murder after a shooting in north suburban Niles outside of a nightclub. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman lying on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds. So sad. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. July 12, 2021 / 12:30 PM / CBS Chicago. RELATED: Northbrook Man Taken Into Custody After Niles Nightclub Death. Which is whats wrong now if an aggressor comes towards you, its a different situation. Cook County Sheriff's Department. One person was killed and two others were hurt in the shootout. 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? COOK COUNTY - A man and woman were killed in a shooting on Thursday at a restaurant in suburban Burbank. 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. He was ordered held on $400,000 bail and remained in custody at the Cook County jail later in the day, jail records show. Texas plans to resume busing migrants on Monday. Chicago police said the deputies were in the 7400-block. 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. She said video surveillance captures the car being parked and the subsequent shooting. According to court documents, Kettina arrived at Miraj on Saturday evening with a friend he had met a year prior at approximately 8:30 p.m., before leaving at around 10 p.m. to visit a bar in Chicago. The detectives reached out to our office on Friday and acknowledged at the outset that given the chaotic nature at the scene they were unable to determine how the events unfolded. It's the third time in less than a week a. According to officials, four shell casings and Kettina's Glock 17 were recovered at the scene. 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. Additionally, the facts the mayor presented today simply are not in line with what was presented to us by CPD, and not born out by the evidence we received. The woman suffered graze wounds to the face and legs and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where she was listed in fair condition, police said. What else is there left to do? On Friday, police say the incident was a murder suicide. Asber was not found to be armed at any time during the night, the proffer said. A second defense lawyer, Sheldon Sorosky, asked that Calabrese consider an alternative to holding Kettina without bail. 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. Kettina and Asber interacted at Miraj throughout the evening, court documents revealed. A spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, "Corrections Officer Alan Kettina was hired in November 2021. Kettina and his friend then returned to Miraj sometime before midnight, according to the bond court proffer. 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. Officers were called to the Miraj nightclub on Milwaukee Avenue around 1 a.m. Sunday after a dispute in the parking lot. 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. Police charged Alan Kettina, 25, of Salem Walk with first degree murder. RELATED: Chicago shooting: SWAT team called after 1 killed, 2 wounded in shootout at Austin home. An autopsy on Asber revealed that a bullet entered the left side of his chest, passing through his left lung, heart and right lung before exiting on the right side of his chest. Find out what life is like at Shell, then browse jobs and apply today! Marissa Perlman CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County corrections officer is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a Niles nightclub. 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. An investigation revealed that a dispute occurred between Asber and Kettina prior to the incident. It covers an area of 19,946 square kilometres (7,701 sq . The pair had known each other. "Corrections Officer Alan Kettina was hired in November 2021. By Sunday morning, a Chicago police spokeswoman acknowledged the suspects had "been released without charges.". But Lightfoot, herself a former prosecutor, believes there's evidence to make a case. The killing comes amid a rise in shootings this year in Chicago and broader concerns nationwide about increasing violence. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No one is in custody as Area Three detectives investigate. Kettina was taken into custody at the scene and was charged with first-degree murder, police said. According to a statement from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Kettina, a corrections officer, was hired in November 2021. 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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. 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. Additionally, witnesses familiar with both parties identified both Asber and Kettina in still photographs, officials said. Kettina was employed with the Cook County Department of Corrections at the time of the shooting, police said. Dart announced today. Usharovich also mentioned this to Calabrese, stating that he and his co-counsel had learned that, according to Kettina, Asber allegedly was intimidating him to bring contraband into the jail. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Fourteen people - including three children - were shot during a mass shooting Monday night on the city's West Side. 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. April 25, 2023 / 9:19 AM Police sought to charge all suspects with murder and aggravated battery. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and some West Side aldermen called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to reverse her decision on the case. Mayor Lightfoot calls on Cook County State's Attorney to file charges; Kim Foxx pushes back. Suburban Crime A man was killed and two women were shot not far from the Cook County Jail in Little Village late Saturday, according to police. But a police report framed the state's attorney's office's decision to decline charges in a . 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. Corrections officer charged with murder in Niles nightclub shooting. As a former prosecutor, she knows that. 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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. A Cook County corrections officer and a woman were wounded in a shooting on the Near South Side early Monday. Around 6:38 p.m., Burbank police responded to Frank's Chicago Shrimp House located at 6539 W. 79th Street for a report of a person shot. 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. 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. He was de-deputized Sunday in connection with a criminal investigation being conducted by the Nile Police Department. 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. Officers were called to the Miraj nightclub on Milwaukee Avenue. A Cook County corrections officer has been charged with fatally shooting a man outside of a nightclub in Niles over the weekend. There isnt any doubt that the defendant is the person who fired the gun. According to the proffer, Asber collapsed just outside Miraj, with several patrons coming outside to render aid. But a police report framed the state's attorney's office's decision to decline charges in a different light: "Mutual combatants was cited as the reason for the rejection." Cook County sheriffs office Facebook photo. But the fact that his back was turned toward me was more of an easy target for me. As Asber ran toward Miraj, Kettina drove away before returning to where Asber had collapsed approximately two minutes later. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. A 22-year-old man was shot least once. We reviewed the evidence that was presented to us in consultation with the detectives and they agreed we were unable to approve charges based on the evidence presented. This very well could be a second-degree murder situation, he said. 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.