A 55-year-old man from Naperville has been charged with aggravated domestic battery after allegedly killing his wife by repeatedly kicking her in their bedroom, according to prosecutors. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that Alan Wang faces charges in connection with the March 7 beating of his 35-year-old wife, Hongyan Yang.
Authorities say the attack took place inside the couple’s home on the 1100 block of North Mill Street. Prosecutors allege that Wang struck and kicked his wife multiple times in the legs during a violent altercation late that evening. The repeated blows caused “deep soft tissue hemorrhaging,” leading to severe internal injuries.
The following day, a concerned relative called 911 after Yang suddenly stopped breathing. Paramedics responded to the home, but she was pronounced dead shortly afterward. In a statement, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin called the case a sobering example of the dangers of domestic violence.
“This case is a terrible reminder that domestic violence continues to be a serious problem that demands our attention,” Berlin said. Wang was taken into custody and booked into the DuPage County Jail, where he is being held on an $850,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on April 6, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Investigators continue to look into the full circumstances surrounding Yang’s death, including whether additional charges may be filed as the case progresses. The DuPage County Coroner’s Office is conducting further examinations to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Neighbors described the couple as quiet and largely private, saying they rarely saw them outside their home. Police have not disclosed whether there were prior reports of domestic disturbances at the residence. Domestic violence remains a leading cause of injury and death among women nationwide, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Illinois law classifies aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to seven years, though penalties can increase if the victim dies as a result of the assault. Berlin urged community members to take signs of domestic abuse seriously and report them before violence escalates.
“No one should have to suffer in silence or live in fear inside their own home,” he said. As the investigation continues, prosecutors say they are committed to pursuing justice for Yang and ensuring accountability in what they describe as a “tragic and senseless act of violence.”