67 Years For Montgomery Man's Murder Attempt, Home Invasion: Mosser

AURORA, IL — A Montgomery man who invaded a home and attempted to murder the partner of an ex-girlfriend in 2015 was sentenced to 67 years in prison, prosecutors announced.

The sentence at the Illinois Department of Corrections is comprised of 31 years for attempted first-degree murder, 31 years for home invasion and five years for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon — all charges Enrique B. Jaquez, 43, was found guilty of in November.

The shooting happened around 10 a.m. March 27, 2015, in Brighton Circle in Aurora. Armed with a loaded handgun, Jaquez broke into the residence of his former girlfriend's boyfriend and shot him in the back as he tried to escape, Patch reported.

The victim was hospitalized in intensive care for several days following surgery, according to officials at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

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It took three years for authorities to apprehend the man. He was arrested on Sept. 22, 2018, when he attempted to enter the United States from Mexico.

Illinois law requires Jaquez to serve his terms consecutively. He must also serve at least 85 percent of the 31-year sentences and is eligible for day-for-day credit on the five-year sentence, officials said. He receives credit for the 1,596 days served in the Kane County jail.

"Mr. Jaquez is a danger to the community and belongs in prison," Assistant State's Attorney Jake Matekaitis said in a statement. "This sentence holds him accountable for his violent behavior."