Milwaukee teenager charged in Illinois murder after Oakbrook Terrace parking-lot shooting and interstate arrest
Charges filed after Feb. 4 Oakbrook Terrace shooting
An Illinois prosecutor has filed three counts of first-degree murder against a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman in connection with a fatal shooting in Oakbrook Terrace, a western suburb of Chicago. The case centers on the death of Obaidulla F. Shareef, who was found shot inside a vehicle in the parking lot of an office building.
Authorities have emphasized that the criminal complaint reflects allegations, not proof of guilt, and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
What investigators say happened at 2 Trans Am Plaza Drive
Police were dispatched at approximately 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, to the parking lot of 2 Trans Am Plaza Drive in Oakbrook Terrace after an initial report of a vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found a person inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The investigation has involved Oakbrook Terrace police, the DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT), the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Officials described the incident as isolated and said investigators did not identify an ongoing danger to the community based on the information available at the time of the announcement.
Suspect identified in Milwaukee and held pending extradition
Authorities identified the suspect as Akrystal Woods, 19, of Milwaukee. Officials said she was located and taken into custody in Wisconsin on Feb. 5, 2026, without incident. She has remained in custody in Wisconsin while awaiting extradition proceedings to DuPage County, Illinois.
Public records and official statements have reflected minor differences in how her name is listed, including the use of “C-Woods” in some court records. Law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation have publicly identified her as Akrystal Woods.
Key verified facts released so far
The shooting was reported in the parking lot of 2 Trans Am Plaza Drive in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Police responded at about 6:06 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, after a report of a crash and found a victim with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.
The victim, Obaidulla F. Shareef, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Milwaukee woman, Akrystal Woods, 19, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and is being held in Wisconsin pending extradition to Illinois.
What remains unknown
Authorities have not publicly detailed a motive, the nature of any relationship between the defendant and the victim, or additional circumstances surrounding the shooting. Court proceedings in Wisconsin are expected to address extradition before the case moves forward in DuPage County.
A criminal charge is an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent and has the right to a fair trial.