Ibrahim Kassem, the man charged with murdering his father last month in his Orland Park home, has been ordered held at Cook County Jail.
Ibrahim Kassem, 45, was charged with murdering his father, Samir Kassem, on April 29 in his home at 14117 Concord Drive. Police did not say whether Ibrahim Kassem lived in the same home.
Ibrahim Kassem was ordered to be held during a detention hearing on May 7 at the Bridgeview Courthouse. His next court date is scheduled for Friday, May 29.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said the elder Kassem died of multiple injuries and his death was ruled a homicide..
Police responded to an ambulance call at 6:30 p.m. on April 29. Officers said a 911 caller reported that a male subject was deceased inside the residence.
Upon arrival, officers located Samir Kassem, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During their investigation, officers quickly developed information that Samir’s son, Ibrahim Kassem was a person of interest in the death. A short time later, officers located Ibrahim and took him into custody without incident.