A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a 2021 shooting at Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
Steve Lane, 33, pled guilty to one felony charge of armed violence. He’s remained in jail on bond since his hearing in December 2021.
According to court filings, Oak Brook police responded to a report of shots fired at the Oak Brook Mall at 5:44 p.m. on December 23, 2021. They discovered numerous people injured by gunfire.
An inquiry indicated that Lane and Tyran Williams were involved in a verbal confrontation that escalated into violence, during which both men fired guns. According to police, Lane hurt Williams during the fight and then fled the area. He was apprehended a short time later. Police also discovered a Taurus 9 mm handgun at the scene.
According to authorities, the shooting injured four innocent bystanders. They were sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and then released. Williams was also injured, treated, and released into jail on December 27, 2021.
Williams was released on December 30, 2021, after posting a $100,000 bond. He was fatally shot on March 15, 2024, in Chicago.
“First and foremost, on behalf of all the agencies involved in this matter, we are all extremely grateful that none of the injuries sustained by the innocent victims resulted in the loss of life,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “This display of such a complete and utter disregard for human life at a crowded mall just two days before Christmas is beyond comprehension. Thanks to the overwhelming response from multiple law enforcement agencies and hundreds of police officers from throughout the County, Mr. Lane was quickly taken into custody and will now pay a significant price for his actions. In DuPage County, public safety is our top priority and anyone who commits this type of violent crime in DuPage County will be apprehended, charged and, if found guilty, face a significant amount of time behind bars.”
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