Chicago School Custodians Shot in Tragedy | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Two custodians at Mark Twain Elementary in Chicago were fatally shot Monday afternoon in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. The 63-year-old man, reportedly distraught over being transferred from the school, allegedly shot his 48-year-old female coworker before turning the gun on himself. No students were present during the incident. The school principal and union have issued statements honoring the victims and offering support to their families as police continue investigating. This heartbreaking event underscores how swiftly tragedy can strike and ripple through a community…