Zion, IL – A double shooting in Zion early Thursday morning left a woman and a man dead. The Zion Police Department responded to the 3400 block of Clover Lane at approximately 4:12 a.m. after receiving a call about two individuals being shot inside a residence. Officers arrived to find a 23-year-old woman from Beach Park and a 24-year-old man from Zion suffering from serious gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Zion Police Department, the couple had reportedly been in a heated argument earlier in the evening, continuing into the early hours of the morning. Authorities believe the man shot the woman before turning the weapon on himself. A handgun found at the scene is believed to be the weapon used in the incident.
The department has confirmed that no other suspects are being sought and no charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Zion Police Department at (847) 872-8000 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at (847) 662-2222.
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