Two people found dead inside Harvey home, police say
Double homicide investigation underway in Harvey
Two people were found dead inside a south suburban Harvey home Thursday morning.
HARVEY, Ill. - Two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a south suburban home Thursday morning.
Harvey double homicide investigation
What we know:
Police said officers responded around 7:23 a.m. to a report of a possible medical issue at a home near 150th Street and Vine Avenue in Harvey.
When officers arrived, they found two people dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Two dogs were also shot. One died from its injuries, while the other remains in critical condition.
Based on preliminary information, investigators said there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the public.
One of the people that died was identified as 50-year-old Aaron Jones, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
The second person was identified as 46-year-old Jwon Martin, the medical examiner confirmed Friday.
What we don't know:
According to Vandalia Radio, the Fayette County coroner was called to the 140 block of John Deere Road in Farina just before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday following a report of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A Fayette County sheriff's deputy arrived first and found a man dead inside a vehicle with a handgun in his lap, according to the report.
The coroner identified the man as 40-year-old Antwan D. Johnson and said he was a suspect in the killings of the two people found earlier at the home in Harvey.
FOX Chicago has reached out to the Fayette County Coroner's Office for confirmation and is awaiting a response.
What they're saying:
Harvey Mayor Shirley Drewenski offered condolences to the victims' families and pledged accountability as the homicide investigation continues.
"I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of two lives in our community today. On behalf of the City of Harvey, I extend my deepest condolences to the victims' families and loved ones during this unimaginable time," Drewenski said in a statement. "Let me be clear: those responsible will be held accountable. The Harvey Police Department, working alongside our law enforcement partners, is committed to conducting a thorough investigation and bringing those responsible to justice."
"We don't want to give any aid to the people or the person or persons who might have committed this senseless act, and so we're holding back as much information we can. We don't know what information we release might help them evade justice," Harvey Police Chief Dale Mitchell said.
What's next:
The Harvey Police Department Detective Division is leading the investigation with help from the Illinois State Police.
Drewenski also started Thursday night's city council meeting with a moment of silence for the victims.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harvey PD Detective Division at 708-331-3030, ext. 226.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Harvey Police Department and Harvey Mayor Shirley Drewenski.