AP source: Alleged gunman in Chicago shooting says he heard voices telling him to kill family

AP Source: Gunman heard voices to kill family

CHICAGO — A person close to the investigation of a shooting in Chicago that left a woman and three children dead says the gunman told police that he committed the crime after hearing voices telling him to kill his family.

The person also says the gunman chased a 12-year-old girl from the house early Wednesday, shot at her and missed. The girl later alerted police about what had happened.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing and the person was not authorized to release the information.

Police say the dead include a 7-month-old boy, a 3-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl. Police say they are related to the gunman, but authorities haven’t given any details.

Police say the man is in custody.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

CHICAGO (AP) — A person close to the investigation of a shooting in Chicago that left a woman and three children dead says the gunman told police that he committed the crime after hearing voices telling him to kill his family.

The person also says the gunman chased a 12-year-old girl from the house early Wednesday, shot at her and missed. The girl later alerted police about what had happened.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing and the person was not authorized to release the information.

Police say the dead include a 7-month-old boy, a 3-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl. Police say they are related to the gunman, but authorities haven’t given any details.

Police say the man is in custody.