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5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Karla Vasquez Mejia, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, are in custody in connection with the incident.
A shooting in Illinois has resulted in the deaths of five family members, with two others critically injured. The incident occurred in three locations, including Jones Park. Authorities have not disclosed the exact time of the shooting.
The victims have been identified, and all are related. Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, are in custody in connection with the incident. The suspects are also related to each other and to one of the victims.
Further details about the shooting are available from the Illinois State Police, who held a press conference to discuss the incident. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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