Tracey Land Fatally Stabbed at Oswego Chick-fil-A – October 23, 2025

On the morning of October 23, 2025, a fatal stabbing occurred at a Chick-fil-A restaurant located in Oswego, Illinois. Police responded to reports of an ongoing stabbing at approximately 5:00 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered 52-year-old Tracey Land of Bridgeview deceased inside the establishment. A 20-year-old maintenance worker was also found injured and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. The accused, 19-year-old Darryl Lee Jr., was detained at the scene.

According to the Kendall County Coroner’s Office, Tracey Land’s death resulted from multiple traumatic injuries. Darryl Lee Jr. faces multiple felony charges including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and armed robbery. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and review the circumstances leading to the incident.