In Zion, Illinois, a 24-year-old man from Zion fatally shot a 24-year-old woman from Beach Park before taking his own life early on Thursday, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office on Friday.
Zion police and fire crews responded to the 3400-block of Clover Lane just before 4:15 a.m., for a report of two people shot.
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The man was shot once, and the woman was shot multiple times, the coroner’s office said.
The man was rushed to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where he was declared dead in the emergency room, while the woman was pronounced dead at the location of the incident.
The woman was identified as Eleric Lyon, and the man was identified as Jacob Christ, the coroner’s office said.
Zion police said the two were dating, and had been arguing into the morning.
Police said a gun registered to Christ was found at the scene, and is believed to have been used in the incident.
No one else is believed to have been involved, and no charges have been filed.
Police believe this was isolated, but continue to investigate.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Zion Police Department at 847-872-8000 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.
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