Crime & Safety

Rolling Meadows Police Hunt for Murder Suspect

Bernardo Bahena-Aguilar is wanted by the Rolling Meadows Police Department for the murder of his brother.

Bernardo Bahena-Aguilar is wanted by the Rolling Meadows police department for allegedly killing his brother.

Fidel Bahena-Aguilar, 36, was found dead on Tuesday, March 1 in his apartment at 4734 Arbor Drive in Rolling Meadows. The Cook County Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide.

Rolling Meadows police said there was a physical altercation between Fidel and his brother Bernardo early Tuesday morning. Police said that a weapon was not used in the homicide.

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The Rolling Meadows police department has obtained an arrest warrant for Bernardo Bahena-Aguilar who also resided at 4734 Arbor Drive.

Police believe Bernardo Bahena-Aguilar has fled to an unknown location out of state. Assisting in this investigation is the U.S. Marshall's service, MCAT investigators and the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

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