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Bond For Wheaton Man Accused Of Murdering His Brother-In-Law Set At $3 Million

Chicago (CBS) -- The bond for a Wheaton man accused of murdering his brother-in-law was set at $3 million Monday, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Pi Lat, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of 39-year-old A Bawi Sunday.

Lat, Pi
(Credit: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Lat allegedly stabbed Bawi with two knives while he slept in their apartment.

Wheaton police arrived at Lat's residence in the 1300 block of North Main Street around 6:30 a.m. Monday after receiving two 911 calls – one from a neighbor and one from Bawi's wife.

Officers found Lat standing near Bawi, who was in a pool of blood. Bawi was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries.

Lat is scheduled to appear in court May 6 for arraignment.

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