77-Year-Woman Found Dead In Home, Death Ruled A Homicide

BURBANK, IL — An elderly woman was discovered deceased in her home Tuesday afternoon during a well-being check by Burbank police.

Around 2:44 p.m., police responded to a call for a well-being check in the 8500 block of South Normandy Avenue. Officers entered the home, when they found the 77-year-old woman deceased. Her name has not been released.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death a homicide. Police believe this to be an isolated incident and the public is not in danger.

This is an active investigation. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.