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.
DALLAS, Texas — March 3, 2026, 7:31 p.m. ET — A man was taken into custody Tuesday evening outside a Dallas hotel where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was scheduled to host his election night watch party.
Officers with the Dallas Police Department detained the individual shortly before 6:00 p.m. Central time outside the Marriott Dallas Uptown.
It was not immediately clear whether the detention was directly related to the political event.
According to witnesses, the man had been driving a blue sedan parked near the hotel entrance. During a search of the vehicle, officers were seen removing what appeared to be ammunition compatible with multiple types of firearms.
Police also appeared to retrieve a license plate from inside the vehicle. Observers noted that the car did not display visible plates at the time.
The individual was reportedly wearing a camouflage face covering, sunglasses, a hat, and gloves while outside the hotel.
A member of Paxton’s campaign staff stated that the man had briefly entered the hotel and requested to use the restroom.
The staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation, said the man claimed to be an Uber driver. However, the staffer expressed skepticism, citing the absence of license plates on the vehicle.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the individual was armed when he entered the hotel, nor have they publicly specified the reason for his detention.
Doors for the event were scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m., with campaign staff and members of the media already inside the venue.
Polls across most of Texas were set to close at 7:00 p.m., and Paxton is expected to address supporters later in the evening.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details have not yet been released.