On July 15, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Bolingbrook, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of Simeon Hendrickson and his wife, Laurie Hendrickson. Simeon Hendrickson, 61, was working on one of his handguns inside their home in the 700-block of Dalton Lane on Saturday evening around 5:45 p.m. When the gun accidentally discharged, it struck his wife, Laurie Hendrickson, who was 60 years old.
Following the accidental shooting, Laurie Hendrickson was taken to a local hospital for treatment. However, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In the aftermath of the accident, Simeon Hendrickson took his own life using the same handgun. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the authorities.
The incident is under investigation by the Bolingbrook Police Department, but it has been reported that the shooting was accidental and occurred during the process of Simeon Hendrickson cleaning his gun.
