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5 women shot and killed at Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois

Greg Zanis, of Sugar Grove, Ill., puts up five crosses and leaves flowers as police investigate the shooting at the Lane Bryant store at the Brookside shopping center in Tinley Park, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. A gunman fatally shot five people at a store in a suburban Chicago strip mall and fled Saturday, prompting police to sweep through neighboring shops looking for the suspect as terrified customers looked on. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Feb 3, 2008 at 3:43 PM EST

Story Updated: Feb 3, 2008 at 7:55 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — Tinley Park police have released the identities of the five women shot and killed at a Lane Bryant store in suburban Chicago Saturday.

Jennifer L. Bishop, 34, of South Bend, was one of the victims. Funeral arrangements for Bishop are pending.

The four other victims were:
Connie R. Woolfolk, 37, of Flossmoor, Ill.
Sarah T. Szafranski, 22, of Oak Forest, Ill.
Carrie A. Chiuso, 33, of Frankfort, Ill.
Rhoda McFarland, 42, of Joliet, Ill.

Authorities believe the shootings resulted from an interrupted robbery attempt at the apparel store.

Stay with WSBT News for updates on this developing story.

Wednesday, Feb 27 at 6:08 PM ab2sam wrote ...

May these families and loved ones find peace in the arms of a Mighty God who comforts the broken hearted.

Thursday, Feb 7 at 10:56 PM NIKKI wrote ...

I SHAKE MY HEAD TO THE SENSLESS KILLINGS OF THESE FIVE WOMEN, BUT I ALSO THANK GOD THAT A 6TH ONE HAS SURVIVED TO BRING THIS LOW LIFE TO JUSTICE...DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE ONE THAT WAS BLESSED TO SURVIVE. MY PRAYERS TO ALL VICTIMS FAMILIES.

Tuesday, Feb 5 at 8:38 PM Michelle S. wrote ...

My heart bleeds for the victims and their families, especially since I've just learned that the sister of one of our co-workers is one of the victims. Our family's prayers are with them all.

Tuesday, Feb 5 at 4:40 PM norton wrote ...

I am so upset about what has happened to these woman and there familys they must have children..if it was up to me the shooter would die a very slow death that is what he has coming to him

Tuesday, Feb 5 at 2:51 PM bobbihmom wrote ...

To all the grieving family and friends I wish you peace in your heart and hope that God will hold you close in your hour of need we all love you

Monday, Feb 4 at 11:30 PM its not the world wrote ...

i agree that we are all saddened by this tragic and unfortunate event, but we cannot continue to blame the world...the did not kill these woman, an idiot killed these woman.

Monday, Feb 4 at 6:17 PM Bonnie Smith wrote ...

Our hearts go out to these women and their families. This type of violence is happening more and more frequently. Are we safe anywhere any more? It is happening at malls, work post offices,schools and workplaces, what is happening to this world today when human life is not valued?

Monday, Feb 4 at 11:31 AM Bill wrote ...

John J, you ask a very good question. Always be aware of your surroundings. Look for what doesn't belong. Folks, in reality, you are stereotyping your suroundings. It needs to be done to be aware. I also carry a gun everywhere I can.

Monday, Feb 4 at 11:13 AM john j wrote ...

How does one protect themselves from insane random acts of violence without carrying a gun themselves?

Monday, Feb 4 at 11:02 AM jess wrote ...

I was out in the area all day sat. morning trying to find a dress later on that day that was down the street from the shootings, and it still scares me knowing that i could of been in that store. My prayers are with the five women!

Monday, Feb 4 at 1:17 AM RS wrote ...

This is really such a tragedy. I am a manager at Fashion Bug which is a sister store to Lane Bryant and I was so saddened by the news this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families.

Sunday, Feb 3 at 9:29 PM Dorothy Kush wrote ...

It's really pittiful when you can't spend a saturday morning shopping for an article of clothing without worrieing about loosing your life.It is unbeleivable these 5 women had to lose their live's because money has become more inportant.God bless and keep these women and hold their loved ones in the palm of his hand

Sunday, Feb 3 at 8:18 PM Paige wrote ...

It's sad. People are afraid to ride planes, go to stores, and even to school. We're humans, wheres our humanity? I'll keep these five women in my prayers.

Sunday, Feb 3 at 7:45 PM NL wrote ...

GOD HELP THIS WORLD! IT IS IN SUCH STATE OF DISPAIR THAT ITS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE ALMOST ANYWHERE ANYMORE- GOD HELP THE FAMILIES AS THEY DEAL WITH THIS AND I HOPE THEY FIND THE GUTLESS SCUZZBUCKET WHO DID THIS- IF NOT OUR MAKER WILL GET HIM IN THE END

Sunday, Feb 3 at 6:50 PM In God We Trust wrote ...

It's not safe anywhere.The world is just going upside down.People are going insane

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