Amber Alert issued for child missing from shooting scene * Story Highlights * NEW: Julian King, 7, may be with shooting suspect * NEW: Jennifer Hudson's publicist confirms deaths of mother, brother, AP says * Authorities seeking 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plates * Relative called police to scene around 3 p.m. Friday CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Friday for a 7-year-old boy who was missing from the scene of a double homicide on Chicago's South Side. Lisa Kasteler, publicist for singer-actress Jennifer Hudson, told The Associated Press that police are investigating the deaths of the entertainer's mother and brother. The boy, Julian King, may be traveling with a suspect in the homicides in a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plates, authorities said at an evening news conference. Julian is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was wearing a brown polo shirt with stripes and khaki pants when last seen, authorities said in the Amber Alert. The bodies were found at a home belonging to the mother of the Oscar-winning actress, a family pastor told CNN affiliate CLTV. "They found Jennifer's mother and her brother murdered in her mother's home this afternoon," said Willie Davis, pastor of Progressive Baptist Church. "She is on her way back into Chicago from Tampa, Florida." Davis said he was notified that he might be called out to assist Hudson and her family members. Deputy Police Chief Joseph Patterson said the bodies were found about 3 p.m. Friday, when a relative arrived home and found the body of a female shot to death on the living room floor. VideoWatch the police press conference » The relative backed out of the house and called police, who found the body of a male shot to death in a bedroom, Patterson said. The white Suburban and the 7-year-old were missing from the scene, he said. Police did not identify the victims and did not mention Hudson. Patterson said Julian King was the grandson of the female victim. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots earlier Friday, he said. Authorities found no signs of forced entry to the home and are not sure whether other items are missing. Hudson won a Best Actress Oscar in 2006 for her portrayal of Effie in the film version of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She competed on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004, making it to the top seven contestants before being eliminated from the contest. All AboutChicago • Jennifer Hudson Link Wow, RIP. Hope the kid is safe.
knowing nothing of the situation, it almost sounds like it was a family friend, or maybe the kids parent.
