A quiet Sunday morning in Tinley Park, Illinois, was shattered by a horrific tragedy. Maher Kassem, 63, is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Majeda, 53, and their three daughters, Halema, 25, Hanan, 24, and Zahia, 25, in a senseless act of domestic violence. This heartbreaking crime news has left the community reeling, mourning the loss of four innocent lives.
According to authorities, Kassem reportedly shot his wife and daughters following an argument. Police responding to Kassem's 911 call found the four women dead on the lower floor of their home. Kassem was arrested after allegedly making statements implicating himself in the shootings.
Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz expressed the community's profound grief in a statement: "Words cannot describe the depth of our sadness at this horrible tragedy. A mother and her three daughters are gone, murdered in an act of senseless domestic violence. The entire Tinley Park community is heartbroken at the loss of these four innocent women, and we grieve alongside the family, friends, and neighbors who loved them."
While the investigation continues and Kassem awaits legal proceedings, the focus remains on supporting the family and friends affected by this unimaginable loss. Resources are available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline, reachable at 1-800-799-7233 or online at thehotline.org. This 24/7 confidential resource provides support and resources in over 170 languages.
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