Chicago man charged with murder months after South Side stabbing

Juan Osorio arrested in Indiana and faces first-degree murder charge

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 40-year-old Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing last August in the city's Gresham neighborhood. Juan Osorio was arrested this week in South Bend, Indiana and will have a detention hearing on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Violent crime and homicides have been an ongoing challenge for Chicago, with the city seeing a rise in murders in recent years. This case highlights the work of law enforcement to investigate and make arrests even months after an incident, though it also raises questions about the time it can take to bring charges in some cases.

The details

According to police, on August 24th Osorio allegedly stabbed a 27-year-old man several times in the 900 block of West 78th Street. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Osorio was arrested this Monday in South Bend, Indiana and has now been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to have a detention hearing on Wednesday.

  • On August 24, 2025, the alleged stabbing incident occurred.
  • On February 17, 2026, Osorio was arrested in South Bend, Indiana.
  • On February 18, 2026, Osorio was charged with first-degree murder.

The players

Juan Osorio

A 40-year-old Chicago man who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing last August.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the stabbing incident and made the arrest of Osorio.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Wednesday whether to allow Osorio to be released on bail pending his trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Chicago faces with violent crime, as well as the persistence of law enforcement to investigate and make arrests even months after an incident. It raises questions about the time it can take to bring charges in some cases.