Two men were found dead Friday afternoon inside the utility room of a condominium complex in Arlington Heights, officials said, after what police described as traumatic injuries. First responders were called by 911 around 4:30 p.m. and discovered both men unconscious. They were later pronounced dead. Authorities said the pair worked together as a supervisor and an employee, and autopsies were scheduled to determine their exact causes of death.
Police: 911 Call Led Officers To East Central Road
According to CBS Chicago, Arlington Heights police and fire crews were dispatched to the 1500 block of East Central Road after a 911 report of two people unconscious in a building's utility room. The outlet reported that both men had suffered traumatic injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Building Identified As Dana Point Condominiums
ABC7 Chicago identified the complex as the Dana Point Condominiums on the 1500 block of East Central Road and noted that multiple police vehicles remained outside into the evening. The station reported that authorities learned the two men had an employment relationship as a supervisor and an employee. Officials did not say whether either man lived in the building.
Major Case Team, Medical Examiner Join Probe
NBC Chicago reported that the village's Major Case Assistance Team was brought in to assist Arlington Heights police and that the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office was also involved in the investigation. Officials said the case remained in an early stage, and investigators currently believe the incident was isolated.
What Officials Have Not Released
The village has not released the victims' names or ages, and family notifications were still underway Friday night, according to the Daily Herald. Police have not announced any suspects or filed any charges as detectives continue to collect evidence and conduct interviews. Autopsies have been scheduled to determine the official causes of death.
Investigators Continue Evidence Collection
Patch reports that detectives are canvassing the area and interviewing people connected to the building as the inquiry continues. Authorities said there is no known threat to the public and that more information will be released as it becomes available.
