In wake of Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
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Vigil held in Oak Forest for family members killed in murder-suicide
In addition to mourning, the focus was also to let residents, and the broader public, know that no matter how “bad” a relationship gets, there are options for help.
Organizers of vigil for Oak Forest shooting victims seek to raise awareness for domestic violence
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
After Oak Forest murder-suicide, domestic violence prevention advocates spread awareness
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
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Video from a Ring camera nearby showed people running from the home and a man chasing after them. Suddenly the people running away collapse to the ground.
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Carlos Gomez Jr. was charged with domestic battery in 2016, and the victim was Lupe Gomez -- one of the victims Friday. But the charges against Carlos Gomez Jr. were dropped. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
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The house outside which the killings happened later erupted in flames, and afterward, the suspected gunman's body was found inside. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Gunman kills three at Oak Forest home, body found inside after fire
Neighbors witnessed the tragedy unfolding inside the home and on the driveway. They said this was a family that is now forever changed. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property" in the 2016 incident, but the charges were later dropped. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
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Wilson ran from the accident to a barbershop and then towards the Food 4 Less supermarket. Police said Wilson and an officer fired at each other and were both struck by gunfire. Wilson died.
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