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Custodian upset about job relocation sparked apparent murder-suicide at Twain elementary, police say
Chicago Sun-Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A 63-year-old custodian with 20 years of service allegedly fatally shot a 48-year-old female co-worker at Mark Twain Elementary School in Garfield Ridge before turning the gun on himself, reportedly due to being upset about a planned relocation from the school.
- The shooting occurred around 3:40 p.m. Monday inside the school, with no students present as classes are scheduled to begin on August 24.
- Both victims were custodians represented by SEIU Local 73, which expressed condolences to the families and school community.
- Chicago Public Schools acknowledged the incident, emphasizing their commitment to safety and promising to provide updates as the investigation continues.
- Emergency responders, including multiple fire trucks and ambulances, responded to the scene, and police remain on site investigating.
