2 killed in domestic attack in South Chicago

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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Two people were killed in what police suspect was a “domestic-related” attack early Sunday in South Chicago.

Around 1:50 a.m., a 55-year-old man walked into a residence in the 8330 block of South Luella Avenue and gunshots were fired, fatally striking him in the head, Chicago police said.

The offender, who was not identified, then chased a 26-year-old woman to the 8200 block of South Paxton Avenue and struck her with a blunt object. She was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.

One person was taken into custody, police said.

Area detectives were investigating.

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