Crime & Safety
Naperville Amtrak Shooter Unfit For Trial: Psychologist
A court-appointed psychologist said Edward Klein is unfit for trial. The final decision, however, lays with the judge.
NAPERVILLE, IL -- A court-appointed psychologist said on Monday that the Wisconsin man who shot an Amtrak conductor in Naperville on May 16 is unfit to stand trial. The 79-year-old retired federal officer was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
Edward Klein, 79, of West Allis, Wis., may be ruled unfit to stand trial. Judge Daniel Guerin will decide at a future hearing at the DuPage County Courthouse, potentially on the Aug. 7 update.
The Naperville Sun reported that discussions between the attorneys and the judge revealed that they believe Klein will most likely not return to mental fitness within a year.
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Patch reported in May that the Amtrak conductor has been identified as Michael Case, 45, of Homewood. Klein shot him in the stomach. He was transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
Klein was allegedly on the train from Kansas City to Chicago before shooting Case.
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