Attempted murder-suicide in Chatham leaves woman dead, 2 injured

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A woman was killed in an attempted murder-suicide at a home in Chatham Wednesday morning. 

Police say two female victims, ages 32 and 53, were at a residence in the 7600 block of South Michigan Avenue when they got into an argument with a man around 9 a.m.

The man, 34, is a known offender, according to police.

He pulled a handgun on the women during the fight and started firing. Both women were struck multiple times in the abdomen. 

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Police say the shooter suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. 

Both victims were transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition where the 32-year-old was pronounced dead. 

The offender was also transported to University of Chicago Medical Center and remains in critical condition. 

No additional information is available.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Or chat 988lifeline.org

CLICK HERE https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Call 988 for free and confidential emotional support.