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Two Women Fatally Shot in Washington Heights as 75-Year-Old Man Is Taken Into Custody

Police say charges are pending after recovering a weapon at the home.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 10:50 p.m. Saturday to a residence in the 10400 block of South Peoria Street in Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
  • A 71-year-old woman and a 68-year-old woman each suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A 75-year-old man who was at the residence was taken into custody by Chicago police.
  • Investigators recovered a weapon at the home, and authorities said charging decisions are pending.
  • CBS Chicago reported the younger victim was identified as Phyllis Goolsby as the investigation continues.