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Chicago Murder-Suicide Claims Lives of Mental Health Advocates

4/16/2026

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A murder-suicide occurred in Chicago on April 14, 2026, at the Deer home, killing Barbara Deer and Kaleb Deer.
Autopsies show Barbara Deer died of gunshot wounds, and Kaleb Deer died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
The Deer family was known for mental health advocacy.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle offered condolences.
Investigators recovered a gun, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Story summary

A murder-suicide occurred in Chicago on April 14, 2026, at the Deer home, killing Barbara Deer and Kaleb Deer.
Autopsies show Barbara Deer died of gunshot wounds, and Kaleb Deer died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
The Deer family was known for mental health advocacy.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle offered condolences.
Investigators recovered a gun, and the investigation is ongoing.