Mother of
Jennifer Hudson Found Dead

The mother of Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson was found dead in her home in Chicago on Friday, the Chicago Tribune reports. Another victim, an unidentified 29-year-old man, was found shot in the chest in the house on Chicago's South Side.

Hudson's mother, Darnell Hudson, 57, co-owned the home with her daughter, according to reports. Additionally, an Amber alert was issued for 7-year-old Julian King, who is believed to have been taken from the home. Police have not verified whether he is related to Hudson.

The shooting seems to be a result of a domestic incident, says Chicago police spokesperson Monique Bond.

Hudson was an American Idol contestant in 2004. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Dreamgirls in 2007 and recently released her debut album. (Michelle Garcia, The Advocate)