Fourth Person Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing: Police

ELGIN, IL -- A fourth suspect has been charged with the August murder of a 36-year-old South Elgin man who was stabbed to death in Elgin. Michael A. Giacomino, 31, of the 800 block of Bode Road in Elgin, was charged Thursday with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Bayron Cruz-Garcia. His bail was set at $1 million in bond court in Kane County.

Giacomino joins three others who have been implicated in Cruz-Garcia's murder. Also charged with first-degree murder are Gabriel Lopez, 26, of the 2600 block of St. Charles St. in Elgin; Carlos Lopez, 29, of the 100 block of Birch St. in Carpentersville; and Ivette Rodriguez, 20, of the 1400 block of Keele Drive in Carpentersville. They trio was arrested days after Cruz-Garcia was found bleeding in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Jansen Farm during the early morning hours of Aug. 12.

Cruz-Garcia was taken to Sherman Hospital where he later died. Police have said they believe Cruz-Garcia was specifically targeted.

An ongoing investigation into the murder lead detectives to their fourth murder suspect and to Thursday's arrest of Giacomino.

The homicide investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about the murder is asked to contact the Elgin Police Department. Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at 847-695-4195 or by texting 847-411 and including the ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.

Photo via the Elgin Police Department