Shooting in Unincorp. Lombard: Alaa Ghnimat shot near 16th Street, Meyers Road, family says DuPage County Sheriff’s Office

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — A husband and father of three was found shot dead in the driveway of a western suburban home on Monday night, family and police said Tuesday.

Alaa Ghnimat, 38, of unincorporated Lombard Township was found dead around 9:30 p.m. in the area of ​​16th Street and Meyers Road.

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DuPage County Sheriff’s officers found him unconscious and suffering from a gunshot wound in a vehicle in the driveway of his home after responding to reports of a shooting in the area.

The coroner also responded and the vehicle was towed away for further investigation.

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The family said Ghnimat was a long-time mechanic and lived in the house for two years. Buying the house was a dream, the family said.

“He just wanted to work and then come home and be with his family. And it’s just a shame that someone comes and takes his life,” said Mohammad, Ghnimat’s brother-in-law.

He moved from Palestine to the Chicago area 18 years ago.

Ghnimat’s son said he was talking to him on the phone when he heard the shots.

When he came outside, he found his father murdered in their car.

“I’m devastated. It’s unexpected,” he said.

Broken glass still lay on the ground where relatives had gathered in front of the house on Tuesday.

“He parked the car and I was just talking to him. He was laughing and then I heard something – I thought it was fireworks. But when I went outside to check on him, I saw something. I told my mother to go inside and tried to call the police as soon as possible,” said Ghnimat’s son, who wished to remain anonymous.

Police are currently reviewing surveillance video that shows at least one shooter running away.

The motive is still being investigated.

Anyone with information about the homicide investigation is asked to call the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 630-407-2343.