Bond Denied for Roselle Man Accused of Shooting Woman in the Head at Restaurant

Jamie Quijano, 22 years old of Roselle, has been charged with single counts of Attempt First Degree Murder (Class X Felony), Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony) and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony).

“JUDGE ALVARADO’S DENIAL OF BOND THIS MORNING SENDS THE MESSAGE THAT SENSELESS, UNPROVOKED ACTS OF VIOLENCE AS ALLEGED IN THIS CASE WILL MOST CERTAINLY NOT BE TOLERATED IN DUPAGE COUNTY,” BERLIN SAID." “THE TYPE OF EXTREME VIOLENCE ALLEGED IN THIS CASE CAN HAVE A CHILLING EFFECT ON THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND WILL BE MET WITH THE FULL FORCE OF THE LAW.”

ROSELLE - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Steve Herron announced today that bond has been denied for a Roselle man charged with shooting an innocent woman in the head early yesterday morning at a Roselle restaurant. Jamie Quijano, 22 (d.o.b. 8/10/1999) of the 200 block of Walter Drive, appeared in Bond Court this morning where Judge Susan Alvarado denied bond. Quijano has been charged with one count of Attempt First Degree Murder (Class X Felony), Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony) and one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony).

On July 16, 2022 at approximately 12:29 a.m., Roselle police officers responded to a call of shots fired at Bulldog Ale House located at 394 Irving Park Road. Upon their arrival, officers found a female in her 20’s with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Following an investigation into the shooting, it is alleged that an employee and a male patron, later identified as Quijano were arguing. It is alleged that following the argument, Quijano began walking toward the exit and then turned around and began firing into the restaurant. It is alleged Quijano fired his pistol eighteen times with one shot striking the victim in her head. It is further alleged that after the shooting, Quijano fled the scene on foot. Quijano was taken into custody a short time later at his home. Officers recovered a pistol and a magazine on the couch of the residence as well as two live 9 mm rounds, one in Quijano’s pants pocket and another in a satchel he had been carrying.

“Judge Alvarado’s denial of bond this morning sends the message that senseless, unprovoked acts of violence as alleged in this case will most certainly not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The type of extreme violence alleged in this case can have a chilling effect on the entire community and will be met with the full force of the law. I wish the victim in this case well and it is my sincerest hope that she has a speedy and full recovery. I commend the Roselle Police Department whose swift actions led to the quick apprehension of the defendant. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Grace Barsanti for her work in preparing a strong case against Mr. Quijano.”

“This type of criminal behavior cannot and will never be tolerated in our communities,” Herron said. “I thank Sergeant Rachel Bata and Detective Sergeant Robert Gates who led their teams in the response and throughout this incident. I also thank the MERIT Forensic Team as well as Telecommunicator Diana Dobson for her outstanding efforts during the incident. I am very proud of all of the Roselle police officers and investigators, our DuComm Dispatchers, MERIT Investigators and State’s Attorney Berlin's office who have provided support through this investigation. This case has been brought to a quick resolution because of a highly qualified team of professional public safety officials who share a common goal of maintaining a safe community.”

Quijano’s next court appearance is scheduled for August 15, 2022, for arraignment in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell. If found guilty, Quijano faces a penalty of between thirty-one years to life in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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