The man who was shot and killed at the Hilton hotel in Oakbrook Terrace has been identified by the coroner. Following a terrifying night spent in lockdown, Deanna Raczkiewycz, her mother, and her friends were finally allowed to check out of the Hilton and Suites located in Oakbrook Terrace on Sunday afternoon. There were hugs all around them as they made their way out of the hotel. A fatal shooting took place inside the hotel located at 10 Drury Lane shortly after 8:30 o’clock in the evening.
The celebration of Deanna’s eighteenth birthday was cut short on Saturday, which was supposed to be taking place. After bringing the girls some dinner, I went to my room and began eating. I had previously gone to the girls’ room to deliver the dinner. “All of a sudden, I hear shouting in the hallway,” recalled Tamara Raczkiewycz, who is Deanna’s mother. “As far as I can tell, it is located next to the balcony. I am going to look. I am able to see shots. Yelling may be heard. People are seen to be running. The very first thing that I do is make a beeline for their room and order them to shut the door.
There is no need to open the door till it is me. The police were searching for the person who had shot the person, and they surrounded the hotel.
The visitors reported that the hotel management did not make any noise whatsoever throughout the whole duration of the incident, which made the experience much more unpleasant. It is very terrifying. A knot has formed in my stomach. The last thing you want to hear is something like that. As an example, I am celebrating my eighteenth birthday with my close friends.
I am enjoying myself. It was just insane,” Deanna remarked. All of their information came from pals who were located outside. They were able to see everything. The shooting took place on the seventh story of the building. According to Tamara, we were located on the ninth floor.
“I see officers walking up and down the hallways wielding their rifles,” the speaker said. I did not communicate with any of the guests in any way. The identity of the person who was shot on Saturday night was confirmed by the DuPage County coroner on Sunday afternoon.
The victim was identified as Calvin Truitt, who was 33 years old. However, it is unknown where he was originally from. The police have only stated that one individual was taken into custody as a result of a comprehensive search of the hotel; however, they have not disclosed any charges or information regarding the events behind the shooting.
I inquired as to the reason why we did not receive any communication. Tamara added, “They told me that the police told them not to say anything to the guests while they were there.” I work as a teacher in the public schools of Chicago. What is even more upsetting to me is the fact that there was nothing in place here, because as a teacher, I am responsible for establishing protocols.
At an early hour on Sunday morning, the lockdown at the hotel was released. As of this moment, however, the hotel has not responded to the inquiries that ABC7 has made for information.
