DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced Saturday, February 21, 2026 that Judge David Schwartz has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Wisconsin female adult suspect charged with shooting to death Obaidulla F. Shareef on February 4, 2026. Akrystal C-Woods, age 19, of Milwaukee, appeared in First Appearance Court Saturday morning charged with three counts of First Degree Murder. On February 7, 2026, DuPage County Circuit Court Judge Robert Walsh issued an arrest warrant for C-Woods. She was taken into custody without incident in Wisconsin and appeared in a Wisconsin Court on February 10, 2026, where she waived extradition. She was returned to DuPage County on February 19, 2026, to face the charges against her.
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, officers with the Oakbrook Terrace police department responded to a call of a vehicle that had exited a parking garage near 2 Trans Am Plaza, at a high rate of speed, had gone over a grassy area and crashed into a parked vehicle in the parking lot across from the garage. Upon their arrival, officers located the vehicle and observed a man, later identified as Shareef, in the front driver’s seat with an apparent gunshot wound to his head. After attempting life-saving measures, Shareef was pronounced deceased at 6:22 p.m. Following an investigation, it is alleged that earlier that day, C-Woods, another woman and Shareef checked into a room at the Comfort Suites hotel located at 17W445 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace. At some point in time that evening, Shareef left the hotel but returned the following morning. Shareef left the hotel room prior to 12:30 p.m. that afternoon, when the women checked out of the hotel. After the women checked out, they allegedly met up with Shareef to smoke marijuana in the parking garage located at 2 Trans Am Plaza. Once in the parking garage, Shareef entered the defendant’s car and that while in the defendant’s car, C-Woods allegedly grabbed Shareef’s cell phone and attempted to transfer money to herself from Shareef’s Cash App account. Shareef allegedly grabbed his cell phone away from C-Woods, returned to his car and drove away. Allegedly, the drivers of both vehicles, Shareef and C-Woods, drove to exit the parking garage and at some point in time when Shareef’s vehicle was stopped along the passenger side of C-Woods’ vehicle, C-Woods pulled out a gun, rolled down the front passenger side window of her car and fired the gun across the face of the front passenger seat occupant at Shareef, striking him in the head. Then C-Woods allegedly fled the scene.
“In DuPage County we have absolutely zero tolerance for any type of violent crime. The allegations that Ms. C-Woods shot a man in the head from her vehicle and then fled the State are outrageous and will be met with the full force of the law. “I commend the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, DuPage MERIT and the Milwaukee Police Department for their outstanding collaborative efforts that led to the quick identification and apprehension of Ms. C-Woods for the murder of Obaidulla F. Shareef. Despite her best efforts to flee from authorities for her alleged actions, the work put in by these agencies ensured that Ms. C-Woods would return to DuPage County to face the murder charges against her. I offer my sincerest condolences to Obaidulla’s family and friends and wish them strength during this incredibly difficult time in their lives. Additionally, I thank the numerous law enforcement agencies whose assistance in this case was essential for us to file murder charges against Ms. C-Woods. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Alexandria Levan, Kathleen Rowe, Anne Nyberg, Helen Kapas, Ken Tatarelis and Nicholas Covert for their work in securing charges against the defendant.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“Akrystal C-Woods’ appearance today marks the beginning of the judicial process. We remain committed to presenting the evidence thoroughly and ensuring justice for the victim and their family. This is a significant step in a very serious case. The Oakbrook Terrace Police Department has worked tirelessly to bring this matter before the court, and we will continue to support the prosecution as the case moves forward. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones. I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their legal guidance on this case and for their continued support of law enforcement.”
— Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello
C-Wood’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced today, Monday, February 9, 2026, that a Wisconsin female suspect had been charged with First Degree Murder in the shooting death of Obaidulla F. Shareef on February 4, 2026 in Oak Brook Terrace. On February 5, 2026, authorities located and apprehended without incident the suspect, Akrystal C-Woods, 19 (d.o.b. 7/14/2006) of Milwaukee, in Wisconsin. In all, C-Woods is charged with three counts of First Degree Murder. She remains in custody in Wisconsin awaiting extradition to DuPage County.
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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., members of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, York Center Fire Protection District, and numerous police officers from surrounding jurisdictions were assigned to a report of a vehicle crash in the parking lot of 2 Trans Am Plaza Drive, Oakbrook Terrace.
Upon arrival, the police officers located one victim inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The York Center Fire Protection District paramedics began performing life-saving measures; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The incident is being actively investigated by members of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT), DuPage County Coroner’s Office, and DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
“Fleeing to another state does not take a defendant out of the reach of law enforcement. Thanks to the truly outstanding work of the Oak Brook Terrace Police Department in coordination with DuPage MERIT and the Milwaukee Police Department, Ms. C-Woods was quickly identified and taken into custody and will be returned to DuPage County where she will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I offer my sincerest condolences to Obaidulla’s family and friends as they grieve their loss. I thank the numerous law enforcement agencies who provided valuable assistance in this case as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Helen Kapas, Ken Tatarelis and Nicholas Covert for their work in securing strong charges against Ms. C-Woods.
“This arrest is a testament to the seamless collaboration between our local officers and our partners across DuPage County,” Calvello said. “By pooling our resources through MERIT, we were able to bring the highest level of investigative skill to bear on violent crimes, ensuring our community remains safe. I thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their legal guidance throughout this investigation.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
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To report additional information, please contact Detective Sergeant Jeffery Bryant at the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department at (630) 941-8320 or visit the City of Oakbrook Terrace website. No further information is available at this time.
C-Wood’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 10, 2026, in Milwaukee, where she is currently in custody.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
— DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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