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Orland Park Police Charge Son With First-Degree Murder in Father's Death

The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from multiple injuries in an assault.

Overview

  • Ibrahim Kassem, 46, was charged Friday after police found his father, 77-year-old Samir Kassem, dead inside a Concord Drive home Wednesday evening.
  • Officers responded to a 911 call around 6:31 p.m. and pronounced Samir Kassem dead at the scene, according to Orland Park police.
  • Investigators say they quickly identified Ibrahim as a person of interest and arrested him a short time later with assistance from the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
  • The Cook County Medical Examiner determined Samir died from multiple injuries caused by an assault and ruled the case a homicide.
  • A first court appearance is scheduled for Saturday in Cook County court, while officials have not shared a motive or detailed evidence and reports differ on whether the address was in the 14000 or 14100 block.