The Brief
- Cook County prosecutors announced they do not have sufficient evidence to file criminal charges in the March shooting death of 16-year-old Lilly Bova.
- The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said it cannot meet its burden of proof based on the evidence gathered by investigators.
- The decision comes weeks after Lilly’s mother publicly criticized the lack of charges and said she believed authorities had identified the person responsible.
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Cook County prosecutors announced Wednesday that they do not have enough evidence to bring criminal charges in the shooting death of 16-year-old Lilly Bova in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
What they’re saying:
In a statement, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said Bova’s death was “a profound tragedy” and acknowledged the impact her loss has had on her family, friends and the community.
Prosecutors said that after reviewing the evidence collected by law enforcement, they determined they could not meet the legal burden required to file criminal charges.…