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3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook

Police were reportedly called to the home in southwest suburban Bolingbrook based on a report of a possible home invasion.

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3 dead, 1 wounded in suburban Bolingbrook

Update: Police said that a suspect in the shootings has been detained, but no additional information was provided.

BOLINGBROOK, Illinois - At least three people are dead, including one victim who police are calling a juvenile, and a fourth person is wounded after they were shot in suburban Bolingbrook on Sunday night.

The incident happened around 8:15 p.m. Sunday night on the 100 block of Lee Lane in southwest suburban Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Police were reportedly called to a home on the above block based on a report of a possible home invasion, according to WGNNews.

On arrival, officers reportedly found an adult woman, an adult man, and a juvenile girl who had been shot and were pronounced dead at the scene. Another adult woman has reportedly been taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.

Police said there is no one is in custody and they continue to investigate. Anyone with information can contact Bolingbrook PD Investigations at 630-226-8620 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 630-378-4772. A tip may also be submitted at bolingbrookcrimestoppers.org or by using the mobile P3 Tips app.

Bolingbrook is a town of about 75,000 people and located approximately 30 miles southwest of the city of Chicago.


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