Amy Bustos, a 21-year-old woman from Chicago, IL, tragically died on May 16, 2022, in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. The incident occurred at the Warwick Allerton Hotel on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Amy Bustos was found with a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide.
Husam Haddad, a 25-year-old man, was also found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a suicide.
The police investigation revealed that Amy Bustos and Husam Haddad were found unresponsive in different locations within the hotel. Bustos was discovered first, and Haddad was found approximately 30 minutes later. The discovery of their bodies prompted a significant police presence near Michigan Avenue and Huron Street. The investigation concluded that Haddad had shot Bustos before taking his own life.
There were no arrests or suspects beyond Haddad, as the case was classified as a murder-suicide. Consequently, there were no further litigations or law cases related to Amy Bustos' death. The incident left hotel guests and the local community in shock, highlighting the tragic nature of domestic violence and the importance of mental health support.
