Police found three men and two women dead from apparent gunshot wounds during a well-being check on the 200 block of Wellington Avenue late Sunday night. Authorities say the victims appear to be family members and there is no threat to the public.
Five adults were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a Mundelein home late Sunday night, October 18. Police say the victims appear to be related and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
What we know
- When: Sunday at about 11:45 p.m.
- Where: A residence on the 200 block of Wellington Avenue
- Why police were there: A well-being check
- Who: Three men and two women, all adults
- Evidence: Two handguns were recovered inside the home
Officers entered the home and found all five victims. The Mundelein Fire Department confirmed the deaths at the scene.
Is the public at risk?
No, according to police.
"This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public." — Deputy Police Chief Rick Wilfenger, Mundelein Police Department
Wilfenger said the victims "appear to be family members or in a domestic relationship."
What we don't know yet
- The names and ages of the victims
- Whether any of the five people who died were responsible for the shooting
- Whether anyone else is being sought in connection with the deaths
- A possible motive
Who is investigating
- Mundelein Police Department detectives are leading the case.
- Lake County Major Crime Task Force evidence technicians processed the scene.
- Lake County Coroner's Office removed the bodies Monday morning. Autopsies are pending, and the victims' identities have not been released.
Have information?
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Mundelein police at 847-968-4600.
If you need support
Police have not said what led to the shooting. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, A Safe Place in Lake County runs a free, confidential 24-hour helpline at 847-249-4450. You can also call or text 988, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, at any time.