Palatine Police are investigating after an elderly woman and a middle-aged man were found dead in a suburban apartment complex on Friday night. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of North Sterling Avenue, as officers were called to the scene for an ambulance assist shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to a report by WGN-TV.
Upon arrival, police discovered the bodies of an 84-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man. Identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as Karen Zincke and David Zincke, their relationship has not been immediately clarified. Officials are scheduled to conduct autopsies to definitively determine the cause and manner of death. This announcement came through in a coverage provided by NBC Chicago.
The news of the deaths has put the local community on edge, although police have stated they do not believe there is any threat to the public. As investigators work to meticulously piece together what transpired in the quiet neighborhood, further details of the tragic discovery remain sparse.
Early indications suggest no signs of forced entry, and at present, the investigation continues as authorities are trying to slowly unravel the events that led up to the grim find. The Police Department has not released additional information about the possible circumstances surrounding the deaths or if there are any suspects connected to the case. More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
