Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Mistakes Her For Intruder: Cops | IL PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

Man Fatally Shoots Sister-In-Law On Christmas, Says He Mistook Her For Intruder: Prosecutors

The man told police he had forgotten his sister-in-law had stayed overnight, and mistook her for an intruder on Christmas morning.>>Read More.

'Sick' Mall Prank May Have Been Device Mimicking Gunfire: Cops

Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and then a group of individuals, possibly juveniles, running toward the exits. Shoppers were asked to clear the mall before it was set to close at 8 p.m., which they did without incident.>>Read More.

Man Who Died In Police Custody ID'd

Police say the man called 911 and reported being threatened by someone with a gun, then behaved erratically and fell to the ground while in handcuffs.>>Read More.

Body Found In Airplane That Left Chicago Airport On Christmas Eve: Reports

The body was discovered inside the wheel well of one of the aircraft's main landing gears when it arrived in Maui, Hawaii.>>Read More.

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