Chicago-area endocrinologist fatally shot by family member in Barrington

BARRINGTON, Ill. - A prominent endocrinologist was shot and killed by a family member Sunday afternoon in northwest suburban Barrington.

Around 5:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of Russell Street. Upon arrival, officers saw a 42-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound.

She was treated at the scene and taken to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital where she was later pronounced dead, according to Barrington police. The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Olga Duchon of Vernon Hills.

According to the Advocate Health Care website, Duchon was an independent practitioner. Duchon had given a presentation for the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America in Wheeling just hours before her death. 

The association posted the following Monday night on Facebook:

"We are all shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our colleague Dr. Olga Duchon. Just yesterday we had the pleasure of her company at our UMANA meeting. We extend our most sincere condolences to her family and friends."

Barrington police said the shooting was a "domestic-related incident between family members" and that there is no threat to the public.

No arrests have been made.