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CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- The mother and brother of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found slain in their home on Chicago's South Side, Hudson's publicist told CNN on Friday.
"We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson," publicist Lisa Kasteler said.
Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Friday for a 7-year-old boy who was missing from the scene of the double homicide.
The boy, Julian King, may be traveling with someone who may have knowledge of the crime in a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plates, authorities said at an evening news conference.
Julian is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was wearing a brown polo shirt with stripes and khaki pants when last seen, authorities said in the Amber Alert.
"She is on her way back into Chicago from Tampa, Florida," Willie Davis, pastor of Progressive Baptist Church, told CNN affiliate CLTV.
Deputy Police Chief Joseph Patterson said the bodies were found about 3 p.m. Friday, when a relative arrived home and found the body of a female shot to death on the living room floor.
The relative backed out of the house and called police, who found the body of a male shot to death in a bedroom, Patterson said.
The white Suburban and the 7-year-old were missing from the scene, he said.
Police did not identify the victims and did not mention Hudson. Patterson said King was the grandson of the female victim.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots earlier Friday, he said. Authorities found no signs of forced entry to the home and are not sure whether other items are missing.
Hudson won a Best Actress Oscar in 2006 for her portrayal of Effie in the film version of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She competed on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004, making it to the top seven contestants before being eliminated from the contest.
Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson
"We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson," publicist Lisa Kasteler said.
Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Friday for a 7-year-old boy who was missing from the scene of the double homicide.
The boy, Julian King, may be traveling with someone who may have knowledge of the crime in a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plates, authorities said at an evening news conference.
Julian is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was wearing a brown polo shirt with stripes and khaki pants when last seen, authorities said in the Amber Alert.
"She is on her way back into Chicago from Tampa, Florida," Willie Davis, pastor of Progressive Baptist Church, told CNN affiliate CLTV.
Deputy Police Chief Joseph Patterson said the bodies were found about 3 p.m. Friday, when a relative arrived home and found the body of a female shot to death on the living room floor.
The relative backed out of the house and called police, who found the body of a male shot to death in a bedroom, Patterson said.
The white Suburban and the 7-year-old were missing from the scene, he said.
Police did not identify the victims and did not mention Hudson. Patterson said King was the grandson of the female victim.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots earlier Friday, he said. Authorities found no signs of forced entry to the home and are not sure whether other items are missing.
Hudson won a Best Actress Oscar in 2006 for her portrayal of Effie in the film version of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She competed on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004, making it to the top seven contestants before being eliminated from the contest.
Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson
