Overview
- Montoya Perry, 33, was charged with murder and vehicular hijacking and was ordered detained during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building.
- Authorities say three people entered Figueroa’s van around 2 a.m.; he grabbed the door, was dragged about half a block, then was run over as the vehicle sped off.
- Police used license plate readers to locate the van in Maywood and arrested Perry after a chase, with investigators still searching for the other participants.
- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s autopsy was inconclusive, with cause and manner of death pending further study.
- Uber and Loretto Hospital expressed condolences and said they are cooperating with investigators as Figueroa’s family calls for justice and community support.