1 shot, killed in Dolton near Pope Leo XIV's childhood home: officials
DOLTON, Ill. - A person was found shot and killed near Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in south suburban Dolton on Sunday morning, officials said.
What we know:
A Dolton village official told Fox Chicago about police activity in the 200 block of E. 141st Street near Indiana Avenue, just about a block away from the pope's childhood home.
A spokeswoman for the Village of Dolton said the incident is under investigation.
The historic home is just a block away at 212 E. 141st Place. The Village of Dolton purchased the home last year with the aim of making it a historic site. It attracted several visitors last year when Pope Leo, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected to the papacy.
What we don't know:
The victim has not been identified. The exact circumstances of the shooting and if any other individuals were hurt were unclear as of late Sunday morning.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.