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What We Know from That Page

According to the Just In News article (published August 16, 2025):

• A tragic home invasion occurred in Lyons Township, within a Joliet Road apartment.

• Emily Romo, age 16, and her mother were attacked after a judge denied the mother an emergency protection order against Juan Carlos Perez-Abarca, age 35.

• Perez-Abarca allegedly entered by climbing a ladder, then ambushed the pair as they returned home. The mother was stabbed repeatedly, and Emily was suffocated with a plastic bag.

• Deputies responding to the scene found Emily unconscious and her mother critically injured. One officer shot Perez-Abarca in the leg, then took him into custody.

• Emily died in the hospital three days later. Her mother remains in life-threatening condition.

• Charges initially included attempted murder and home invasion; prosecutors are expected to upgrade them to include first-degree murder. Bond has been denied, and a judge labeled the case “horrific.” Just In News

Why This Still Needs Verification

• No corroboration: No recognized local or national news outlets—or official statements—appear to confirm the details in this article.

• Unreliable source risk: Independent sites with unclear editorial standards can sometimes circulate rumors or unverified information.

• Ethical importance: Given the sensitive nature of violence, especially involving a minor, it’s vital to rely only on confirmed, credible information.

Suggested Next Steps

If you’re trying to confirm or learn more about this story:

1. Check reputable local news outlets in and around Lyons Township, such as:

   • Chicago Tribune

   • Daily Southtown

   • Patch Joliet or other south suburban Patch editions

   • Local TV news stations (e.g., WGN, CBS Chicago, ABC7)

2. Search beyond August 16, 2025, since developing stories might be published shortly after initial incidents.

3. Look for official statements from:

   • The Will County Sheriff’s Office or the Lyons Township Police Department

   • The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office

4. Visit their official social media or press release channels for updates or confirmations.

Incident Summary

• Time & Location: Around 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, police responded to the 1200 block of East Wilson Street in Batavia. ABC7 ChicagoDaily HeraldPatch

• What Took Place: A man, reported as either 28 or 39 years old (sources vary), armed with a firearm fired at responding officers. In turn, officers also discharged their weapons. Daily HeraldPatchCBS News

• Outcome: The man was killed during the incident. It remains unclear whether his death was caused by law enforcement gunfire or by other means. Daily HeraldPatchCBS News

• Investigation: The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation. Findings will ultimately be reviewed by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office. ABC7 ChicagoDaily HeraldPatchCBS News

Clarification Requested by User

The narrative you mentioned—that of a “suicidal individual armed with a firearm”—appears unsubstantiated by current reports. No reliable sources have described the individual in that way. Instead, official statements clarify that the individual fired at police officers, prompting return fire. ABC7 ChicagoDaily HeraldPatch

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