A death investigation was underway in suburban Downers Grove early Wednesday, the Village of Downers Grove Police Department said.
According to officials, police at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday received a call of an unknown problem at a residence in the 6400 block of Fairview Avenue in the southwestern suburb.
When they arrived, officers heard from several witnesses that a man with a gun was inside the home, the police department said in a press release. Witnesses also reported hearing a gunshot, the release said.
When officers entered the home, they discovered a deceased male and female, both with gunshot wounds.
Photos and video from the scene early Wednesday showed a police presence and yellow police tape surrounding the home.
According to police, the incident appeared to be domestic in nature. There is no ongoing threat to the public.
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An investigation is ongoing, the release said.
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