Naperville, IL – An Elgin man is being held without bond after allegedly firing a gun at his wife during a confrontation early Tuesday morning outside her home in Naperville.
According to the Naperville Police Department and DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, 35-year-old Rocky Ahmedyar faces multiple felony charges, including Attempt First Degree Murder, following the June 17 incident in the 1100 block of Spring Creek Road.
Authorities allege that Ahmedyar approached his estranged wife as she was leaving for work around 3:30 a.m. and allegeldy pointed a loaded handgun at her, threatening her life. As she attempted to flee in her vehicle, Ahmedyar allegedly fired a single round, which struck the interior of the car on the passenger side.
The victim was not injured, and Ahmedyar fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended by Elgin police with assistance from Naperville officers around 4:13 a.m. A search of the area reportedly recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting.
In addition to attempted murder, Ahmedyar is charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Stalking, and Violation of an Order of Protection. Authorities say he has a prior domestic violence case pending in Kane County and an active protection order filed by the victim.
DuPage County Judge Daniel Guerin denied Ahmedyar pre-trial release during a Monday bond hearing, citing the seriousness of the allegations and ongoing threat to the victim.
Ahmedyar is scheduled to appear in court again on July 14.
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