An Elgin man and a teen are accused of attacking a woman at a Carpentersville McDonald’s, allegedly because of her sexual orientation.
The woman, whose age wasn’t released, was at the fast food restaurant May 13 in the 1600 block of South Kennedy Drive when the two teens struck and kicked her in the head and body, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Officials said the woman suffered great bodily harm, but did not specify the nature of her injuries or condition.
John Z. Kammrad, 19, and a 16-year-old boy are charged with felony counts of committing a hate crime, mob action, and three counts of aggravated battery. During the attack, the two suspects allegedly used a slur regarding the victim’s sexual orientation.
Kammrad is jailed in DuPage County on separate charges, the state’s attorney’s office said. His next court date in the hate crime case is June 27.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in public spaces, and no one should be attacked because of their gender identity or sexual orientation, as is alleged in this case,” Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said in a statement.
“We must make it clear that Kane County is a community that welcomes all. I thank the Carpentersville Police Department for their swift response and detailed investigation, and I thank the victim for her strength, patience and cooperation.”