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2 killed after incident inside South Chicago residence; suspect in custody

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CHICAGO (CBS) – A man and woman are killed following an incident inside a residence in South Chicago early Sunday morning.  

Chicago police say around 1:53 a.m., a 55-year-old man walked into a residence, in the 8300 block of South Luella Avenue, and fired shots - fatally striking a man in the head.

The suspect then chased a 26-year-old woman to the 8200 block of South Paxton Avenue where she was struck in the head with a blunt object. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

Responding officers placed the suspect into custody.

No other injuries were reported.

Police say the incident appears to be domestic-related.

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