Felony Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Killing Pregnant Woman in Portage Park
The Shooting Incident
On January 16, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue in Portage Park, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Edith Castrejon, who was pregnant at the time. According to police, Castrejon was shot in the chest and taken to the hospital in critical condition, where she later died.
The Aftermath
The shooting also had a devastating impact on Castrejon’s unborn child, who was delivered prematurely and survived for seven days before passing away due to complications related to premature birth.
The Accused
Robert Pasco III, 42, has been charged with multiple felony counts related to the shooting. He has been accused of involuntary manslaughter involving a family member, causing death or endangerment to a child, and three counts of child endangerment.
The Charges
The charges stem from Pasco’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Edith Castrejon. The charges are as follows:
* One felony count of involuntary manslaughter involving a family member
* One felony count of causing death or endangerment to a child
* Three misdemeanor counts of child endangerment
The Investigation
According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, prosecutors claim that Castrejon and Pasco were sleeping in the same room with three small children when Castrejon reached over and grabbed a gun under Pasco’s pillow, which allegedly caused him to wake up and fatally shoot her in the chest.
The Next Steps
Pasco was taken into custody on Monday and is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear whether additional charges will be filed.
FAQs
* Who is Robert Pasco III?
+ Pasco is the 42-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Edith Castrejon.
* What are the charges against Pasco?
+ Pasco is facing one felony count of involuntary manslaughter involving a family member, one felony count of causing death or endangerment to a child, and three misdemeanor counts of child endangerment.
* What is the status of the investigation?
+ The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear whether additional charges will be filed.
* When is Pasco’s next court appearance?
+ Pasco is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday.
