Second double homicide reported in Ford Heights

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- For the second time this weekend, two people are found shot to death in a south suburban neighborhood.

Both double murders happened in Ford Heights and authorities say their murders are connected.

The latest victims, 19-year old Cyrus Johnson and 17-year old Ephram Jones, were found inside a white van early Sunday morning.

On Friday, 21-year-old Ashley Hudson and 38-year-old Mchezo McMillian were found shot to death in a home.

McMillian and the two teens are cousins and the Cook County Sheriff says the shootings are most likely gang- and drug-related.

"There are some implications in regards to feuds, gangs, all of that that we're sorting through right now," Sheriff Tom Dart said.

"Somebody know who did this to them, somebody did that to Chay Chay, somebody did that and I believe it's the same person," said Patricia Johnson, one of the victim's mother.

Authorities are still searching for a suspect, and say they will increase patrols in the area.