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The Mundelein family killings

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Five adults—three men and two women—were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds during a well-being check at a Mundelein home late Sunday, Oct. 18. Police described the incident as apparently isolated and said there was no threat to residents; who fired the shots and what happened inside the home remain undetermined.

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  1. Update 1Five adults found dead in Mundelein home; police report no public threat

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    Five adults found dead in Mundelein home; police report no public threat

    Police reported two handguns at the scene and no threat to residents. The five adults’ identities, exact relationships and the circumstances of their deaths remain unconfirmed.

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  • MundeleinMundelein, IL, USA1 report

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Five people found dead inside a Mundelein homeNot independently confirmed3
Victims appeared to have gunshot woundsNot independently confirmed3
Victims’ gender breakdownNot independently confirmed3
Well-being check and discovery locationNot independently confirmed2
Handguns found at the sceneNot independently confirmed2
Victims’ relationship to one anotherNot independently confirmed2

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Only reported by CBS Chicago

Only reported by chicagotribune.com

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