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The authorities of Police department have released some interesting details on Wednesday, with regard to their investigation into a shooting that killed two people and naked the towns first homicide case in more than eight years.

The Victims were identified as Manuel F. Alfaro, aged 52, and Heather Rayner, aged 39, were found dead on Tuesday, in their home in the 300 block of Van Buren Avenue in New Chicago.

Police were called to the small white home after a neighbor noticed an open main door, went inside and found their bodies on the floor, police said. New Chicago Police Chief James Richardson issued a statement Wednesday saying his department is jointly investigating the double homicide with the Lake County Sheriff's Department.

He declined further comment, citing the need to preserve the integrity of the investigation. Police have said they believe the shooting was an isolated case, and there is no threat to the community. A neighbor referred to Alfaro and Rayner as a couple, but police have not confirmed the nature of their relationship.

The police detective of Lake County Lake County ReggieSander along with  New Chicago police Detective Jordan Billips have lead the group of detectives in the crucial case, a Spokesman of Lake County Sheriff's said to media..

Anyone with information should contact the Lake County Criminal Investigations Division at 219-755-3346.

By Lokesh