Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus

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A Briefing

A man and woman were found dead on the campus of University of Chicago. As the community searches for answers, the lack of details is causing more questions. Here is what we do know.

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What Happened

Police say that a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were found shot to death in a car in Thursday, July 23. Law enforcement located the bodies in the 5900 block of South Ellis Avenue around 5:35 pm. This is within the bustling Hyde Park community.

The two who were shot were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. It was there they were pronounced dead. Although there aren’t many answers, one piece of evidence was found on the scene.

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Police allege they “recovered a weapon at the scene,” as reported by CBS News. They did not specify if the weapon was the murder weapon and who may have used it.

For context, the University of Chicago was founded in 1890, and it has gone on to be one of the most prestigious universities in Illinois, if not thee. It is known for its heavy influence in research and medicine. Students from all over the world go there to earn degrees and influence within their fields. How this most recent tragedy will impact on enrollment and safety is up for debate.

The Takeaway

Police have not identified either of the deceased in this case, and no information has been released about any potential suspect. The details have been tightly contained, but the public needs answers. This article will be updated as details roll in.

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