Joliet murder-suicide: Two Died in A Joliet Garage; Police Investigate Possible Murder-Suicide
JOLIET, Ill. — Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead inside a garage in Joliet on Sunday, July 26, in what police say appears to be a possible murder-suicide.
The Joliet Police Department responded to a scene on Loren Drive off Cathy Drive, near Joliet Junior College, where officers placed yellow crime scene tape around the area as detectives began their investigation.
According to law enforcement officials, the incident is being investigated as a suspected murder-suicide. Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved or provided details about what led up to the deaths.
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community, and officials believe the incident was contained to the location.
Investigators remained at the scene Sunday collecting evidence and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The Joliet Police Department has not released additional information, including whether any weapon was recovered or the relationship between the two individuals.
More details are expected as the investigation continues and authorities notify family members.
This is a developing story.