Dewanda Dagen Kills Boyfriend Noonie Cat Thurmond Before Taking Own Life in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

Chicago police are investigating a tragic murder-suicide after a woman fatally shot her boyfriend before turning the gun on herself inside their South Side home.

The incident unfolded just after 2:30 a.m. Friday in the 6600 block of South Normal Avenue in Englewood. Officers responding to reports of a person shot discovered two victims, identified as 38-year-old Dewanda Dagen and 44-year-old Noonie “Cat” Thurmond.

Both were found unresponsive inside the residence with gunshot wounds to the head and were pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered from the home.

Investigators believe Dagen shot Thurmond in front of their children before taking her own life. Authorities have not disclosed what may have led to the deadly confrontation.

The case remains under investigation as police continue to gather evidence.