Mother, Son Honored For 'Remarkable Courage' Following Chick-Fil-A Stabbing

OSWEGO, IL — The mother and son who subdued the attacker who stabbed two people, one fatally, at Chick-fil-A were honored at Tuesday's Village Board meeting for the "remarkable courage" they showed on Oct. 22.

"Our community experienced a really evil and dark act," Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin said. "But it's nice to know that we have citizens that counter that darkness with heroism and light and really show what our community is all about."

Bastin presented Sergio Uribe Jr. and Ana Uribe with the Oswego Police Department's Outstanding Citizen Award, recognizing "outstanding bravery, courage and strength that directly resulted in the capture of a homicide suspect," Bastin said.

The 19-year-old Darryl Lee Jr. faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death, aggravated battery and armed robbery after the stabbings about two hours apart that Wednesday at the Oswego Chick-fil-A on Route 34.

Tracey J. Land, who was a 52-year-old resident of Bridgeview, was making a delivery at the restaurant at 3:10 a.m. when Lee broke in through a back door and attacked him with a hammer and knife, according to police. Land suffered multiple traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

At about 4:56 a.m., Sergio and Ana, two maintenance workers, were outside the business when Lee exited the fast-food chain and stabbed Sergio from behind with a knife, Patch reported. Police believe Lee, of Kankakee, remained in the restaurant, attempting to clean up the crime scene.

After a round of applause from village officials and audience members at the Village Board meeting, President Ryan Kauffman read a proclamation further recognizing Sergio and Ana for their actions that "exemplify strength, courage and character that defines this community."

"Instead of succumbing to his injuries, Sergio fought back against the suspect with the help of his mother, Ana," the proclamation reads, adding they "ensured the safety of our community by preventing the suspect from escaping and inflicting further harm to others and the responding officers."

Kauffman also led a moment of silence in memory of Land.

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