2 teens found dead in Hoffman Estates, death investigation underway

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(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — An investigation is underway after two teenagers were found dead in a locked vehicle on Sunday.

Police and fire personnel discovered a 16-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy in Hoffman Estates around 12:30 a.m.

Life-saving care was provided, but the two were declared dead at the hospital.

The teenagers have been identified as 17-year-old Yeferson A. Flores Ramos of Hoffman Estates and Litzy Flores, 16, of Carpentersville.

Preliminary autopsies indicate they may have died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The incident remains under investigation.

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