A quiet Sunday morning in unincorporated Oswego Township turned into a crime scene after a 14-year-old girl was shot inside a home on Palomino Lane, authorities said. Later that day, deputies returned with a search warrant and discovered a man inside the same residence who had been shot multiple times. Investigators say the two shootings are connected. The teen was treated at a Chicago hospital for a gunshot wound to her leg and has since been released. A person of interest was detained on Monday, though no charges had been filed as of that time.
Officials Trace the Timeline
Chicago police first alerted Kendall County deputies around 12:30 p.m. Sunday after the girl arrived at a Chicago hospital with a leg wound. From there, investigators worked backward, determining that the shooting took place between about 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Palomino Lane residence. Deputies secured a search warrant, went back to the home, and then located the adult male victim inside. These developments were reported by CBS Chicago.
Investigation and Call for Tips
Sheriff’s investigators are asking anyone who might have seen or recorded anything that morning to come forward and help them piece together what happened. As outlined by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, tips can be emailed to [email protected], called in to 630-381-9TIP, or sent to [email protected]. Anonymous information can be shared with Crime Stoppers at 630-553-5999. Deputies said they plan to keep canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing any available video that could help clarify the timeline.
Unanswered Questions
After executing the warrant, deputies found the male victim had been shot multiple times, and sheriff's officials said they are working with the Kendall County Coroner’s Office to confirm his identity. A person of interest was in custody as of Monday morning, but no charges had been filed while investigators continue to sort through the evidence, according to CBS Chicago. Authorities have not released names or other identifying details, citing the need to notify next of kin first.
Community Guidance and Next Steps
Officials are urging residents to check their home security cameras and any cellphone footage from Sunday morning and to share anything that could help investigators, while also discouraging speculation as the case unfolds. The Kendall County Coroner’s Office is handling the death investigation and family notifications, and its public information page offers guidance and contact information for affected families. Investigators say the case remains active and that they will release additional details as they become available.
