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2 killed in Chicago elementary shooting
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the incident can be found through local Chicago news sources, which have reported additional information about the victims and the investigation.
A tragic incident occurred at an elementary school in Chicago, resulting in the loss of two lives. The victims, a man and a woman, were found with injuries inside the school building. Authorities have provided some details about the individuals, including their ages.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear. Police are investigating, and one of the deaths is being treated as a homicide. Further information about the events leading up to the shooting has not been released.
Details about the incident can be found through local Chicago news sources, which have reported additional information about the victims and the investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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