SubscribeChicago police probe two deaths in home listed to Jennifer Hudson's mother
Law enforcement officials in Chicago are investigating the deaths of two people found in a Chicago home where Jennifer Hudson's mother lived.
It is thought her mother, Darnell Donerson, is one of two victims shot and killed in the home.
One of the victims was a woman in her 50s who was shot in the head. The other was a 29-year-old man who was shot in the chest, a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office told th Chicago Tribune.
At least one of the victims had defensive wounds, according to police.
A neighbor has told TMZ that the other victim was the Oscar-winning actress-singer's brother Jason.
According to the Chicago Tribune, a 7-year-old boy named Julian King is missing. Police would not say whether he is a relative of the actress.
They are also looking for a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859.
The missing boy may be in the vehicle, which, according to public records, is registered to Jason Hudson, Jennifer Hudson's brother.
Jennifer Hudson is not injured, her bodyguard told the Tribune.
A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies. When the fire department arrived and discovered the unresponsive bodies, police were brought in.
Public listings show a Jennifer Hudson and Darnell Donerson at the address. Hudson grew up in Chicago, and her mother's name is Darnell Donerson.
Police have taped off the house, which is now a crime scene. A call to Hudson's rep was not immediately returned.
This is so sad.
UPDATE: 5:21 PM
Update: Police are looking for looking for William Balfour, who could be with the missing boy. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson's mother's address as his place of residence this year. Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.
Photo: Jennifer Hudson at "The Secret Life of Bees" premiere. Credit: WireImage
My prayers go out to the Hudson family. I hope they find her nephew
Posted by: ladonna | October 24, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Jennifer - I know that words are never enough in situations like this. The best we can do for you at this time is pray. Our hearts are so heavy for this to have happened. I pray the child is safe and found quickly and that the attacker is apprehended immediately. I know the world mourns with you and we are so sorry there is nothing more we can do for you but pray for you. May the peace of God be with you at this time.
Posted by: melodie | October 24, 2008 at 04:29 PM
jenn i lost my mom a few years ago and i know how you maybe feeling and i just would like to say sorry for you lost and my family will keep praying for ya daily with love boston,ma
Posted by: sheri | October 24, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Jennifer-Our prayers goes out to you and your family.My God be with you,through this trying time.We love you Jennifer.
Posted by: olivia | October 24, 2008 at 08:21 PM
PRAYER FOR JENNIFER HUDSON (& family)
The LORD bless you, and keep you:
The LORD make HIS face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you:
The LORD lift up HIS countenance upon you, and give you PEACE.
Numbers 6:24-26
Posted by: T.ruth | October 24, 2008 at 08:32 PM
jennifer my thoughts and prayer's go out to you and your family in this great lost of your mother and brother,my family here in INDIANA have been praying for the safe return of your nephew Julian know this that God will bring to justic the person or people who created such an ungodly act as this one.may GOD clothe you and your family in his peace.
Posted by: Nuggetta Pieper | October 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
hey hudson im so sorry my parayers go out to you and no god is with you reach out take his hand an dpull and live life again i willparay for you xx
i love robert pattinson
god bless u rob and jen xx
Posted by: twilight | February 09, 2009 at 06:48 PM