On April 21, 2024, a tragic domestic shooting incident occurred in the 5500 block of Babette Court in Oak Forest, Illinois. The incident resulted in the death of 39-year-old Mohannad G. Othman, a resident of Oak Forest. Othman was shot multiple times in the head and was pronounced dead at 8:56 p.m. on the same day after being transported to a local hospital.
In addition to Othman's fatal injuries, three other individuals were also shot during the incident. A 12-year-old girl was shot while standing in a neighboring driveway and was listed in stable condition. A 19-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was treated and released from the hospital. A 19-year-old woman also suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was admitted to a hospital for treatment.
The suspect in the shooting, identified as 37-year-old Omar Zegar of Orland Park, was apprehended by Oak Forest police shortly after the incident. Zegar had fled the scene but was later taken into custody in the 5900 block of 159th Street, where he was found with the 19-year-old woman who had also been shot. Zegar was charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a revoked FOID on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A detention hearing for Zegar was scheduled for April 24 at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office may consider additional charges against Zegar. The Oak Forest police have assured the community that they will provide updates as more information becomes available.
