Overview
- Arlington Heights police announced charges against Jonathan E. Caston, 22, including attempted murder and multiple aggravated firearm and battery offenses.
- Detectives say a fight between two groups at the Red Roof Inn escalated after Caston retrieved a gun from a car, returned with his hood up, and shot a 26-year-old man in the chest.
- The wounded man was resuscitated and taken to a trauma center, remained in critical condition for an extended period, and survived; a woman suffered a graze wound.
- Investigators report Caston fled in a white sedan and was identified through surveillance video, witness statements, and license-plate-reader data.
- Police say Caston admitted his involvement during an interview, and he is scheduled to appear Saturday for a detention hearing.