Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother found found shot to death in their Chicago home today:
The mother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was reportedly found dead in a South Side home.
Two adults were found fatally shot at a home at 70th Street and Yale Avenue at 3 p.m. Friday, authorities said. Willie Davis, the pastor of the Hudson family’s church, Progressive Baptist, confirmed that 57-year-old Darnell Hudson Donnerson was one of the victims.
The other victim was a man, the Chicago Fire Department said.
Chicago police are now searching for a man and boy, believed to be driving on the North Side. The man is known as “William,” has braids in his hair, and is driving a 1994 Chevy, according to police scanner traffic. The 7-year-old, known as Julian, is wearing a tan jersey with the number 5 on it, and tan slacks.
The shooting is believed to be domestic.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has been notified of the deaths of two people from a home at the address, but additional information is unavailable.
Jennifer Hudson became famous after appearing on “American Idol” in 2004. She went on to win an Oscar for her performance in the film “Dreamgirls.” (Source)
Thanks to loyal readers James, Cheryl and Marni for the tips.
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my condolences …man it is getting rough out here
That is so so sad.
OMG !! I was reading this on another site. RIP to her loved-ones. People always say why people get some money they move out the hood. This is why….
WOW! I am shell shocked.
this is really sad and unfornuate…my prayers go out to the family…may they rest in peace…
I pray that the entire family have the support they will need during this difficult time and that the murder is found before he causes any more harm
Just senseless. Prayers to Jennifer and her family. Sure makes you forget about the messed about economy and remember what is most important, family. The holidays are right around the corner and this is going to make it even tougher to deal with. I am gonna go and call my kids.
My heart goes out to J-Hud! I couldn’t imagine this happening to me.
candi21 Says:
OMG !! I was reading this on another site. RIP to her loved-ones. People always say why people get some money they move out the hood. This is why….
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Noone is safe anywhere and this was a domestic violence killing. You can’t hide from crazy family members.
May God bless her and her family. I just heard this on the news and came to the site for more info. Thanks Sandra!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I am so PHUCKIN STUNNED!! I JUST finished reading her article in S2S about 30 minutes ago. I feel like I know her, she kept referencing her mother, brother and sister and how close they are. May God be her and the rest of their family and give them strength.
smh, WOOOOOOOOOW. Her interview was really good and down to earth, I feel like I just got off the phone with her.
RIP…i hate that this happened..my condolences
DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!
You can see where Jennifer got her beauty from. She is a lighter version of her mother.
My condolences go out to her family.
@anna: i was thinking along the lines as you(#9) …it was domestic, not random…this could’ve happened any where…i’m glad to hear it wasn’t random…that area has the highest murder rate in the city…
Things like this just make me angry. I pray that it wasn’t over money or jealousy. That’s just too much.
What is this world coming to..unfreakin believeable! My thoughts and prayers go out to Jen and her family. My God protect that little boy and the police find him soon.
omg this is terrible. jennifer and the rest of her family are in my prayers.
Much respect and many prayers to the Hudson family.
I heard about this right before I left work today. I thought about this ALL THE WAY home. One of her songs even came on the radio. I feel for her and her family right now. May God give her the strength and the serenity to accept the things she can not change. God Bless!
Jennifer just got engaged to Punk. May he help her through this unbelievable time.
^^^@Anna right now she needs James(the old boyfriend only he would understand)
OMG this is beyond sad…………..RIP hope they find her nephew ok
I wonder about the full story, sandra get us the details
Peachizz Says:
^^^@Anna right now she needs James(the old boyfriend only he would understand.
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I will agree with you on that one.
This is so sad and crazy!!
STAY STRONG JENNIFER, YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE STORM. WE LOVE YOU! OUR PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Jennifer logged in today too. I understand about different coping mechanisms…but honestly…if someone in my family died, I think I would be more concerned about connecting with my REAL friends and family, not the thousands of “friends” I have on myspace.