Attorney Commentary: See the second part of this article for commentary from stabbing victim lawyer Guy D'Andrea, who will discuss the legal rights of bar stabbing victims and their families.
Police want to question a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Giovanny Pineda, who was stabbed to death at Chaser's Bar at around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27.
Pineda was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he was pronounced dead.
28-year-old Kasim Askar is wanted for questioning in connection with Pineda's death. Askar was last seen driving a 2015 silver Lexus with Illinois license plate BX91916.
The Cook County medical examiner's office conducted an autopsy and determined that Pineda died of a stab wound to the abdomen. His death has been ruled a homicide.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Schiller Park police at 847-671-8539.
Attorney contributor Guy D'Andrea represents victims of preventable violent crime and the families of victims killed in these tragedies. Brian has offered to share some of his knowledge on the legal rights of bar stabbing victims and their families:
Security is a critical responsibility for all property owners, including the owners of bars, nightclubs, and other alcohol-vending establishments. Unfortunately, these businesses often have problems with violent crime. Bar owners must do everything they can to prevent foreseeable violent crime from endangering their patrons and employees.
When a stabbing happens at a bar and customers are injured or killed, the victims and their families have legal rights. Along with arresting a suspect, it's important to investigate the circumstances behind the crime, including whether it was preventable. Some bar stabbings only happen due to negligence, like inadequate security.
If you or a loved one has been shot or stabbed at a bar, you can learn more about your legal rights in a free consultation with our experienced crime victim lawyers.