UPDATE: A suspect has been charged following a deadly shooting at a home in Niles, Illinois, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Niles police confirmed that officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 8400-block of Greenwood Avenue at approximately 5:40 PM.
Upon arrival, authorities found a male victim who had suffered gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity and age have not yet been disclosed.
Police have taken 52-year-old Markus G. Horenberger of Glenview into custody and charged him with involuntary manslaughter. The incident is reported to be isolated, with authorities stating there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Horenberger is scheduled to appear in court later today, as investigations continue. The Niles Police Department Investigations Division and the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force are actively probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released any additional details, but they have urged anyone with information to come forward. This tragic event has left the community in shock, highlighting the urgent need for gun safety and violence prevention measures.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
