PARK FOREST, Ill. (CBS) — Park Forest police are investigating after two women were found shot to death inside a home Thursday evening.
Just after 6 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Miami Street for a report of a gunshot victim inside the home. Officers entered the home and found the two women, aged 30 and 51, unconscious, along with two unharmed children.
Police said the women had apparent gunshot wounds, with one pronounced dead at the scene. The other was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. The children were also taken to local hospitals for medical treatment as a precaution.
Initial investigation revealed that it was an isolated incident as the victims and suspect were acquaintances.
The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. The South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force has been activated and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit has been called to assist the Park Forest Investigations Unit.
Park Forest police said more information will be made available at a later date.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Unit at (708) 748-1309.
