Arrest Made in Case of Two Women Found Shot Dead in Suburban Home
Police in suburban Park Forest have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing two women inside a home, all while two children remained inside the residence. Coleman Franklin is accused of killing 51-year-old Lillian Brown and 30-year-old Sabrina McCain inside a residence in the 300 block of Miami Street on Dec. 26. He faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shootings and was taken into custody Tuesday, according to police. The attack was not a random crime, as Franklin knew the two victims in the shooting. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Investigations Division of the Park Forest Police Department at 708-748-1309.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to police reports, officers responded to a call just after 6 p.m. Thursday for reports of a gunshot victim at the residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered two unresponsive women, Lillian Brown and Sabrina McCain, inside the home, along with two unharmed children. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene, and the children were taken to area hospitals for observation.
Emotional Impact on the Community
Neighbor Dyrece Boyd shared her sentiments with NBC Chicago, expressing her shock and sorrow over the tragic incident. Boyd knew the victims personally and often interacted with the mother and daughter. She described the devastating loss, highlighting the impact on the children who lost their mother and grandmother in the senseless act of violence.
“It’s just unfortunate that had to happen, and those babies don’t have their mother and grandmother anymore,” Boyd said. “It’s really, really bad.” Boyd painted a picture of Lillian Brown as a dedicated and hardworking woman who maintained a routine of work and caring for her home. Brown’s commitment to her job and her family was evident to those around her, making the loss even more heartbreaking for the community.
Remembering Lillian Brown
Neighbors remembered Lillian Brown as a quiet and diligent individual who never failed to attend work. Dyrece Boyd reflected on Brown’s presence in the neighborhood, emphasizing her dedication to her job and her simple joys of gardening and maintaining her home. Brown’s routine and commitment to her responsibilities resonated with those who knew her, leaving a void in the community with her sudden and tragic passing.
