Bartlett Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder At Spa

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL — First degree murder charges have been filed against a Bartlett man in connection with a Roselle-area shooting that left a Glendale Heights man dead. Donald R. Pelka, 59, shot and killed Kyle A. Gojdas, 29, outside of Belle One Spa Friday night, according to police.

Police say Pelka, who was a customer at the spa, started a "confrontation" with an employee and then had a verbal argument with Gojdas in the parking lot of the business. Pelka is accused of shooting Gojdas twice in the torso before fleeing in his car.

Gojdas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police later pulled Pelka over for speeding near the intersection of Amarillo Street and Greenbrook Boulevard. When they found out his vehicle matched the description of the suspects, they took him into custody.

DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney Robert Berlin said, "This senseless act of violence cost an innocent man his life. My office will make every effort to secure a full measure of justice in the name of Kyle Gojdas. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Kyle on their loss."

Pelka is currently being held in DuPage County Jail on $1 million bond. He is set to appear in court again on Oct. 22.

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