On August 24, 2020, a tragic incident occurred in Glendale Heights, IL, resulting in the deaths of Salman Khan, a 4-year-old boy, and Shafath Khan, a 46-year-old man. Both victims were found dead after a fire engulfed their condominium at the Waters Edge complex. Preliminary autopsy results revealed that both Salman Khan and Shafath Khan died from gunshot wounds to the head.
Despite the autopsy results and a "boom" heard by witnesses ahead of the fire, police have not revealed the circumstances leading up to the fire.
The fire broke out on the second floor of the condominium complex, where responding officers rescued a 6-year-old child with minor injuries. The officers attempted to re-enter the unit but were unable to do so due to the intense heat and smoke. The investigation into the deaths of Salman Khan and Shafath Khan is ongoing, and no one is currently in custody in connection to the incident. Deputy Chief Brandon Oliver stated that there is "no threat to the community".
The cause of the fire and the circumstances leading to the deaths of Salman Khan and Shafath Khan remain under investigation. The DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen, has not yet ruled whether the deaths are considered homicides or suicides. The incident has left the community in shock, and authorities continue to search for answers.
