23-Year-Old Woman Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Zion

23-Year-Old Woman Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Zion

ZION, IL — A young woman from Beach Park is dead following a suspected murder-suicide in Zion early Thursday morning, a tragedy that has left a community in mourning and raised renewed concerns about domestic violence.

At approximately 4:12 a.m., officers from the Zion Police Department and Zion Fire-Rescue responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence in the 3400 block of Clover Lane. Inside the home, police discovered a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Authorities say the man, who lived at the home, was the woman’s boyfriend. Emergency responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

According to Detective Lt. Paul Kehrli, the couple had been in a dating relationship and were involved in an argument that began Wednesday evening and continued into the early morning hours. Preliminary findings indicate that the man fatally shot the woman before turning the gun on himself.

A handgun found at the scene was registered to the man and is believed to have been used in the shooting.

At this time, police are not seeking any additional suspects, and no charges are pending. The Lake County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identities of the victims, pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Zion Police Department at 847-872-8000 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.

This incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. Support is available for those in unsafe relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)