Attempted Murder Charges Filed In 'Brazen' Naperville Shooting

NAPERVILLE, IL — An Aurora man has been accused of shooting a rival gang member multiple times in a busy Naperville shopping plaza on May 15.

Giovanni Portillo, 30, was taken into custody May 25 and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm in connection with the shooting, which took place in the 600 block of south Route 59. Portillo is currently being held in DuPage County Jail on $1.5 million bond.

Police say that just after 5:30 pm. May 15, Portillo waited on a patio south of Shogun Restaurant, and then stood and fired "at least 10 rounds" from a 9 mm gun at another gang member and his acquaintance as they were heading to dinner nearby. Portillo is accused of fleeing after shooting the victim in his hand and lower torso.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

1 Hurt In Naperville Shooting: Police

During the shooting, a person with a valid Illinois Concealed Carry license fired their gun at Portillo, according to Naperville police. Gunfire also hit a nearby car with a person in it, but that person was not harmed.

“The allegations that Mr. Portillo opened fire on a Saturday afternoon in an extremely well-traveled and crowded shopping district are outrageous,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release about the charges.

Berlin continued, “The type of brazen and violent behavior alleged in this case has an adverse effect on the safety and security enjoyed by the entire community and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

Naperville Police Department Chief Robert Marshall added, "This dangerous crime involving a series of gunshots was rather unusual for the City of Naperville. It was extremely fortunate no innocent bystanders were injured as a result of the criminal actions that day."

Portillo is set to appear in court again June 21.