Woman shot, killed in Barrington identified by medical examiner

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Monday, November 18, 2024 7:23PM
Woman fatally shot in Barrington, police say
Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. in the 400 block of West Russell Street in Barrington, police said.

BARRINGTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Officials have identified the victim of a deadly shooting on Sunday in the north suburbs.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. in the 400-block of West Russell Street in Barrington, police said.

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When officers arrived at the location, they found a 42-year-old woman who had been shot, police said.

The woman was taken to a hospital, where she was later died.

On Monday, the Lake County Coroner's Office identified her as Olga Duchon of Vernon Hills.

Autopsy revealed that Duchon died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released.

The Barrington Police Department and the Major Case Assistance Team continue to investigate.

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