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ZION, Ill. (WLS) — A 24-year-old man from Zion fatally shot a 24-year-old woman from Beach Park before taking his own life early on Thursday morning, as reported by the Lake County, Illinois Coroner’s Office on Friday.

Zion police and fire crews responded to the 3400-block of Clover Lane just before 4:15 a.m., for a report of two people shot.

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The man was shot once, and the woman was shot multiple times, the coroner’s office said.

The man was pronounced dead in the emergency room after being taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center, while the woman was declared dead at the site of the incident.

The woman was identified as Eleric Lyon, and the man was identified as Jacob Christ, the coroner’s office said.

Zion police said the two were dating, and had been arguing into the morning.

Police said a gun registered to Christ was found at the scene, and is believed to have been used in the incident.

No one else is believed to have been involved, and no charges have been filed.

Police believe this was isolated, but continue to investigate.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Zion Police Department at 847-872-8000 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.

You can contact the Illinois domestic violence hotline at 1-877-863-6338 click here for more information.

If you’re facing suicidal thoughts, substance issues, or other mental health challenges, please call or text the new three-digit code, 988. This will connect you with a professional crisis counselor at no cost, available 24/7. You can also visit 988lifeline.org or use the toll-free number 800-273-8255 [TALK].

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