Stabbing Death: Teen's Charge Upgraded To First-Degree Murder

SCHAUMBURG, IL — New evidence in a September fatal stabbing in Schaumburg has led to an upgrade in charges against a 17-year-old boy. The juvenile is accused of stabbing Manuel Porties, 18, of Elgin, to death during a Sept. 28 fight in the 600 block of Sturnbridge Lane.

The boy is being charged with felony first-degree murder. He was arrested at around 3:10 p.m. Monday without incident, according to police.

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Police responded to the 600 block of Sturnbridge Lane on Sept. 28 after receiving a 911 call regarding a fight in progress. Porties was found at the scene, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Schaumburg police and paramedics performed life-saving measures on Porties before he was taken to the hospital by the Schaumburg Fire Department.

While initially felony charges were denied because of insufficient evidence, the Schaumburg Police Investigations Division said it worked closely with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to continue the investigation.

“I am grateful that the continued diligence and investigative work of our detectives helped to bring justice for the Porties family,” Schaumburg Police Chief Bill Wolf said in a news release.

The accused was taken to 3rd District County Courthouse for a 1:30 p.m. bond hearing Tuesday in Rolling Meadows.