Chicago Man Sentenced for Construction Site Attack
A 27-year-old man received a six-year prison sentence following an attempted murder conviction.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Violence
Judge Nicholas Kantas has sentenced 27-year-old Agustin Gomes Granadillo to six years in prison for the attempted murder of a 30-year-old man. The sentence follows a guilty plea from the defendant for an attack that occurred at a Chicago construction site.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process stemming from a violent dispute at a work site in the 1200 block of South Kedvale Avenue. It highlights the serious criminal consequences for workplace violence that escalates to lethal assault.
Agustin Gomes Granadillo must serve at least 85% of his six-year sentence for attempted murder, with a projected parole date of November 27, 2030. He previously spent 294 days in custody at Cook County Jail while awaiting trial.
The players
Agustin Gomes Granadillo
He is the 27-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
Nicholas Kantas
He is the judge who presided over the sentencing hearing in Cook County.
The details
The assault occurred after a verbal disagreement at a construction site, where the defendant struck the victim with a concrete block and swung a running masonry saw at him. The victim sustained multiple injuries, including a chest wound and a fractured and lacerated wrist.
Timeline
The attack took place at a construction site on June 23, 2026.
The sentencing was finalized on October 15, 2026.
The defendant is projected to be eligible for parole on November 27, 2030.
Legal Context
This sentencing follows the requirements of the Illinois Truth-in-Sentencing law, which mandates that individuals convicted of violent felonies serve a significant portion of their term. This framework limits early release for violent offenders compared to those convicted of non-violent offenses.
The sentencing clarifies the legal consequences for workplace violence and provides resolution to a violent incident in the city. Residents in the area of the 1200 block of South Kedvale Avenue are no longer at risk from this specific offender.
The takeaway
Workplace conflicts that escalate to physical violence often result in severe long-term incarceration under state guidelines. Employers and workers are encouraged to de-escalate verbal disagreements before they result in criminal activity.
Further reading
Find more information on local legal outcomes in the Chicago Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CWB Chicago.
