Oak Lawn, Illinois — Authorities are investigating an apparent homicide-suicide after two siblings were found dead inside a southwest suburban home Thursday afternoon, prompting a welfare check that ended in tragedy.
Police say a 72-year-old man fatally shot his 78-year-old sister before taking his own life, according to findings released Friday by investigators and medical officials. The incident unfolded inside a residence on the 10000 block of South Maple Avenue, a quiet residential street in Oak Lawn.
Welfare Check Leads To Grim Discovery
Officers were dispatched to the home around noon Thursday after a health care worker reported being unable to reach the residents, Oak Lawn police confirmed. Concerned for their safety, officers entered the house to conduct a welfare check.
Inside, they discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene…