Chicago police are investigating a double homicide on the West Side.
Officers arrived at a home in the Homan Square neighborhood Tuesday evening.
They found two people unresponsive inside a residence on the 3500-block of West Arthington Street.
The discovery happened just before 6 p.m.
Emergency responders identified the victims as a 51-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man.
The woman suffered three gunshot wounds to her chest.
The man suffered a single gunshot wound to his head.
Medical personnel pronounced both victims dead at the scene.
Officers confirmed they recovered a weapon inside the home.
Area Four detectives are now leading the investigation into the shooting.
No suspects are currently in custody.
Police have not yet released the names of the victims.
Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the violence.
Recent History
The Homan Square neighborhood has seen a troubling rise in violent incidents this year.
This specific block on West Arthington Street is just minutes away from several local parks and schools.
Neighbors report that the area has struggled with intermittent gunfire over the last several months.
Last year, a similar shooting occurred only blocks away, leaving residents on edge.
West Side community leaders have repeatedly called for increased patrols in the Homan Square area.
Local activists often cite a lack of resources as a primary driver for crime in the district.
Chicago police statistics show that Area Four remains one of the busiest sectors for violent crime investigations.
Detectives are currently reviewing neighborhood surveillance footage to identify any fleeing vehicles.
Community members are being urged to come forward with any information regarding Tuesday’s incident.
The recovery of a weapon at the scene may provide crucial forensic evidence for the state lab.
Investigations of this nature often take weeks as ballistic reports are processed.
For now, the 3500-block of West Arthington remains a site of mourning for the West Side community.
