A late-night shooting on Chicago’s South Side has left two senior women dead.
Police responded to a home in the 10400-block of South Peoria Street around 10:50 p.m. Saturday.
Officers entered the Washington Heights residence to find two women with fatal gunshot wounds.
Both victims had been shot in the chest, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victims as 68-year-old Phyllis Goolsby and 71-year-old Tuanna Thomas.
Records indicate that Goolsby lived at the home where the shooting occurred.
Paramedics pronounced both women dead at the scene.
A 75-year-old man was present when officers arrived and was immediately taken into custody.
Chicago Police announced Tuesday morning that the suspect is now in custody and facing formal charges.
Authorities arrested the man following the deadly shooting of the two senior women.
He faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Phyllis Goolsby and Tuanna Thomas.
Investigators confirmed they recovered a weapon at the Peoria Street property.
Recent History
The Washington Heights neighborhood has seen a troubling rise in domestic-related violence over the past year.
Community members on the 10400-block of South Peoria Street describe the area as a typically quiet residential pocket.
However, this double homicide marks a grim milestone for the South Side district this month.
Nearby neighborhoods, including Roseland and Morgan Park, have also reported an uptick in shootings involving senior citizens.
Last year, a similar incident occurred just blocks away, highlighting the need for increased mental health and domestic intervention resources.
The Chicago Police Department has increased patrols in the area to reassure residents following the weekend’s violence.
Local activists are calling for more support systems to prevent such tragedies from occurring within the home.
