Crime
51-year-old Lillian Brown and 30-year-old Sabrina McCain found shot to death inside Park Forest home
Two unharmed children were also located inside the home.
Authorities in Park Forest are investigating the fatal shooting of two women inside a residence on Miami Street Thursday evening.
At approximately 6:08 p.m., Park Forest Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim at a home in the 300 block of Miami Street.
Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the residence and discovered two women unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds.
Two unharmed children were also located inside the home.
The victims have been identified as 51-year-old Lillian K. Brown and 30-year-old Sabrina McCain.
Tragically, one woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The children found in the home were taken to area hospitals as a precaution and are reported to be unharmed.
Preliminary findings suggest the shooting was an isolated incident, with police indicating that the victims and the suspect were known to one another.
Authorities have not yet released any information regarding a possible motive or suspect.
The Park Forest Police Department Investigations Unit is actively pursuing leads to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Unit at (708) 748-1309.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details become available. The Park Forest community is encouraged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement during this difficult time.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.