CARPENTERSVILLE, Ailing. – A 19-year-old man and juvenile have been charged—and should face hate crime counts—after a girl was critically injured in an alleged anti-LGBTQ+ assault at a McDonald’s in Carpentersville, authorities mentioned.
What we all know:
John Z. Kammrad is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one depend of mob motion, in accordance with the Kane County State’s Legal professional’s Workplace.
A second suspect, a juvenile, who has not been recognized, can be dealing with prices associated to the incident.
Kammrad was arrested on Might 17. The juvenile turned himself in a day earlier, on Might 16.
The backstory:
The altercation occurred on Tuesday, Might 13, on the McDonald’s positioned at 1660 South Kennedy Drive.
Carpentersville police mentioned the 2 suspects made derogatory feedback concerning the girl’s sexual orientation as they handed her, sparking a confrontation that escalated right into a bodily struggle.
The girl, recognized in a GoFundMe as Kady Grass, sustained critical accidents and was taken to a hospital.
What they’re saying:
Kane County State’s Legal professional Jamie Mosser mentioned in a press release her workplace is reviewing the case to find out whether or not extra prices, together with a hate crime, are warranted.
“I wish to guarantee the general public that my workplace is conducting an intensive and unbiased evaluate of this case to find out if including extra prices akin to Hate Crime is suitable. The Carpentersville Police Division is continuous its investigation, and we’re actively reviewing all proof to find out whether or not extra prices are warranted. I’ve been in direct contact with the police division and my workplace has been involved with the sufferer. I’m dedicated to pursuing justice primarily based on the total details of the case.
“The allegations concerned listed here are deeply disturbing. My ideas are with Kady Grass and her household, and I would like her to know we’ll do all the things inside the regulation to carry these accountable accountable. Kane County is a welcoming group, and there’s no place in a civilized society for the alleged conduct on this case.”
The investigation stays ongoing.
