Father-of-Five Kills Wife and Three Daughters in Tragic Shooting Incident
A quiet community in Tinley Park, near Chicago, was left reeling on Sunday when a father-of-five shot his wife and three daughters dead in what authorities have described as a “massacre”. The horrifying incident took place at the family’s home at approximately 11:30 am.
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The tragedy unfolded when a 911 call was made from the residence, but by the time emergency services arrived, the mother and her three daughters had already lost their lives. The victims were identified as Majeda Kassem, 53, and her three daughters, Halema and Zahia, both 25, and their younger sibling Hanan Kassem, 24. All four women had been fatally shot.
Reports suggest that the dispatcher labelled the scene as a “massacre” and requested additional emergency units. The suspect, identified as the victims’ father, was still present at the house when the police arrived and was subsequently taken into custody. Authorities also recovered a Gun at the scene.
Residents of the suburban neighborhood expressed sheer disbelief at the shocking turn of events that unfolded in the family home. They described the Kassem family as “such a good family that had a bright future”. The children, including two adult sons, were known to have ambitious goals of pursuing careers in pharmacy or medicine.
As investigators worked into the evening, the community was left in shock, grappling with the tragic loss of their neighbors. One resident, Charlotte Vaitkus, spoke fondly of the victims, stating, “They were all very intelligent and had very high goals in life.”
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Village Manager Patt Carr assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to their safety, emphasizing that the incident was isolated to the home. Tinley Park, with a population of approximately 55,000, had not experienced such a devastating incident in nearly two decades.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a beloved family and attempts to come to terms with the incomprehensible tragedy that unfolded in their midst..
