India, Oct. 20 -- Five people were discovered dead from gunshot wounds in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide incident at a residence in Mundelein, a notably secure suburban community near Chicago. The house was owned by retired veterinarians and their adult son, according to reports.

The bodies of three male and two female victims-four of whom shared familial ties-were found in multiple rooms in the residence on late Sunday evening. Investigators believe the perpetrator maintained a romantic relationship with one of the deceased family members, as per WLS report.

All five victims sustained fatal gunshot injuries inflicted at close proximity using a handgun.

Residents of the village, which experiences a crime rate 63% below the na...