Majeda Kassem Obituary – Tinley Park authorities are scheduled to provide an update on Monday morning regarding a tragic incident that occurred on Sunday, where a man allegedly shot and killed his wife and three daughters at their suburban home. The incident took place on 173rd Street in the 7400-block, shortly before 11:30 a.m. The suspect, who is the husband and father of the victims, was found uninjured inside the home with a firearm when the police arrived.
The victims have been identified as Majeda Kassem, 53, and her three daughters, Halema and Zahia, both 25 years old, and Hanan Kassem, 24 years old. Village Manager Pat Carr expressed his condolences, acknowledging the impact of this tragedy on both the family and the surrounding neighbors. The suspect is currently in custody, and charges are pending. Authorities have stated that this incident is of a domestic nature and does not pose a threat to the general public. Further details regarding the incident will be provided by Tinley Park police at 11 a.m. For more information or assistance related to domestic violence, you can contact the Illinois domestic violence hotline at 1-877-863-6338.