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Evanston Man Charged with Murder in Connection to April 16 Homicide
 EVANSTON, IL - On April 16, 2022, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Evanston Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of Callan Ave. for woman that had suffered several stab wounds. Inside the residence responding officers located the victim, Karen Aphour a 30 year-old female resident of Evanston. The victim was transported to St. Francis Hospital by the Evanston Fire Department where she was pronounced deceased.
Witnesses informed responding officers that the offender was Karen Aphour's brother, Andy Aphour. Andy Aphour was still in the residence and was taken into custody by Evanston Police without incident.
During the investigation Andy Aphour admitted to stabbing Karen Aphour. The stabbing was proceeded by a verbal dispute over routine household chores. Witness statements corroborated Andy Aphour's admission.
The Evanston Police Department Detective Bureau worked with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. On April 17, 2022, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved murder charges against Andy Aphour in his sister's death.
Offender
Aphour, Andy male 26 years-of-age
100 black of Callan Ave. Evanston, IL.
Charges
1 felony count of 1st Degree Murder
Bond and Court Information
Andy Aphour was given 300000D bond with the special condition of surrendering his passport. His next court date is May 2, 2022, at 09:00 at the Skokie Courthouse.
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Media Relations: Commander Ryan Glew
rglew@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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