Milwaukee Woman Charged in Illinois Murder After Tinder Date

Akrystal Woods accused of killing man she met on dating app

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in Illinois. Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a Tinder date between the two individuals.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential dangers of online dating and the need for caution when meeting strangers in person. It also raises concerns about the prevalence of violence and the accessibility of firearms, even in seemingly innocuous situations.

The details

According to court filings, Akrystal Woods and the victim, Obeidulla Shareef, met on the dating app Tinder. The two reportedly got into an argument at a hotel the day before the murder, with Woods accusing Shareef of taking $200 from her. The next day, Shareef was found shot in the head in his car in a parking lot near Interstate 88 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Surveillance footage and license plate readers linked Woods and another woman to the scene, and Woods was later taken into custody after a traffic stop in the suspect vehicle.

  • On February 4, Oakbrook Terrace police were called to a parking lot near Interstate 88, where Shareef was found slumped over in his car with a gunshot wound to the head.
  • On February 5, law enforcement executed several warrants at an apartment complex in Milwaukee, where Woods and a man were taken into custody after a traffic stop in the suspect vehicle.

The players

Akrystal Woods

A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman who has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Obeidulla Shareef.

Obeidulla Shareef

A 28-year-old man who was found shot in the head in his car in a parking lot near Interstate 88 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“We must take these cases of online dating-related violence seriously and work to ensure the safety of all individuals, especially young people, when meeting strangers in person.”

— Samantha Gonzalez, Victim Advocate (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

Woods is scheduled to appear before a Milwaukee County court commissioner on an extradition warrant to face the first-degree murder charges in Illinois.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the importance of exercising caution and being aware of potential risks when using online dating platforms. It serves as a reminder that meeting strangers in person, even from seemingly benign dating apps, can have dangerous consequences.