Schaumburg police hoping to get new leads in 20-year-old murder case

On the 20th anniversary of the shooting death of 15-year-old Kevin Toma at a teen dance club, Schaumburg police are conducting a complete review of the unsolved murder.

Two detectives not previously involved with the case have been assigned to look at all aspects of the case from a fresh perspective and develop new leads.

At about 1 a.m. on Nov. 5, 1994, Toma was speaking with friends outside the rear exit of Toto's at 1450 E. Algonquin Road in Schaumburg. Three gunshots came from a fence line north of the club, striking him twice.

The Glendale Heights resident died at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village.

The investigation developed information that the killer may have been a Hispanic male, 18 to 19 years old, with a dark complexion, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 150 pounds, with a medium build and short, slicked back dark hair. He also is described as having a thin mustache, possibly “Fu Manchu” style.

The suspect was last seen wearing a green/blue/white plaid flannel shirt with a light-colored long sleeved thermal undershirt underneath. He was believed to be with two other Hispanic males in their late teens.

The vehicle involved is believed to have been a 1986 to 1988 Cadillac four-door, possibly silver or platinum in color, with a dark-colored possibly blue canvas type mock convertible top. The vehicle had “5-Star” or five-spoked wheels, whitewall tires and was very clean.

It's believed that one or more people involved in the shooting had a confrontation with a Toto's employee before the shooting occurred, police said.

Investigators believe that somebody has information or knowledge about the murder, and they are asking anyone with information to call the investigations division at (847) 348-7055 or email investigations@ci.schaumburg.il.us.