2nd suspect charged in fatal stabbing of Joshua Kirkwood, owner of Waukegan restaurant 41 14 Forty One Fourteen Steaks and Seafood
Share and Follow

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) — A second suspect has been charged in the fatal stabbing of a restaurant owner in Waukegan last Saturday, Waukegan police said.

The stabbing took place at about 11:27 p.m. at 41 14 Forty One Fourteen Steaks and Seafood at 2120 North Green Bay Road.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

An employee of the restaurant, 21-year-old Iziah Gonzalez, and his 16-year-old brother have both been charged with first degree murder after 51-year-old Joshua Kirkwood was killed, police said.

Police said the boys’ mother, who also worked at the restaurant and was in a relationship with Kirkwood, got into an argument with Kirkwood.

Gonzalez and his mother were both transported to hospitals, with Gonzalez later being taken into custody and charged, police said.

The teen suspect later turned himself into police on Monday and was subsequently charged, police said.

After obtaining a search warrant, police said they searched a car belonging to the mother and found two handguns as well as a DVR which investigators suspect belonged to the business’s camera system.

Both suspects are being held in custody.

If you need help or know someone in need of help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for confidential support 24/7/365. The number is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). You can also text the word “START” to 88788.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country

Japan Mobilizes Military in Response to Unprecedented Surge in Bear Encounters

Japan is grappling with an unprecedented surge in bear attacks, compelling local…
Melodee Buzzard disappearance: New surveillance photos show missing California girl, 9, in possible disguise

FBI Intensifies Search for Missing 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard: New Warrants Executed in Critical Investigation

In California, the FBI and local sheriff’s office carried out several search…

Delayed Autopsy Results in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Raise Questions and Concerns

Almost two months have passed since the discovery of Lake Elsinore teenager…
Top Armed Services senators want answers on boat strikes

Top Senators Demand Answers on Increasing Boat Strikes: A Call for Urgent Action and Accountability

On Friday, the leaders of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, representing…
Daylight saving time: When do clocks fall back in 2025?

Daylight Saving Time 2023: When to Set Clocks Back for the Fall Time Change

The semi-annual ritual of changing the clocks is just around the corner…
'It's time': Mariah Carey unlocks Christmas, officially kicking off the holiday season

Mariah Carey Ushers in the Holiday Season: The Queen of Christmas Declares It’s Time

The holiday season for 2025 has officially begun, ushered in by none…
2 new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says

Paris Prosecutor Announces Preliminary Charges for Two New Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist Case

PARIS (AP) — On Saturday, the Paris prosecutor announced that two additional…
Israel says remains of three people handed over by Hamas do not match any deceased hostages

Israel Discovers Mismatch: Remains Returned by Hamas Unidentified as Hostage Victims

On Friday, Israel announced that the three sets of human remains handed…