Glendale Heights police sergeant, his wife found dead inside Homer Glen home in murder-suicide

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HOMER GLEN, Ill. – A Glendale Heights Police Department sergeant and his wife are both dead following a murder-suicide in Homer Glen Sunday evening.

At about 5:46 p.m., Will County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 13600 block of Shannon Drive for a report of shots fired.

The 911 caller told authorities that she heard the homeowners arguing, which was then followed by the sound of gunshots coming from inside the home.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a man and woman, later identified as Glendale Heights Police Department Sergeant Michael Huff and his wife, Jackie Huff, located on the kitchen floor. Both had been shot and showed no signs of life. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

A small handgun was found in close proximity to both individuals. It was later determined that Michael Huff took his life and his wife's life inside their home.

Sgt. Huff served the Glendale Heights community for over 20 years and Jackie Huff was a former Village of Glendale Heights employee.

The sheriff's office says this was an isolated incident.

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