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Couple identified in Bensenville death investigation

The DuPage County coroner's office has identified the man and woman found shot to death early Wednesday inside a Bensenville home.

According to authorities, Tanya Jenkins, 40, of the 1300 block of Indian Hill Drive, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

Michael Jenkins, 54, of the same address, died from a single gunshot wound.

“While we are in the beginning phase of the investigation it appears to be a murder/suicide,” said DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen.

Police Chief Frank Kosman said Wednesday that officers found the bodies while conducting a wellness check around 6 a.m. at the home.

No further details were available.

Police find two dead in Bensenville home

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