Jennifer Hudson's Mother Found Dead

Jennifer HudsonUPDATE 11:26 PM ET: The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson's nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing, according to WFLD-Chicago. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson's mother was one of two victims shot and killed in Chicago earlier today.

A neighbor tells TMZ the other victim was Jennifer's brother Jason. A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies.

We're told the two bodies were found dead on the scene at 2:44 PM. When the fire department arrived and discovered the bodies, police were brought in and the home was declared a crime scene.

A call to Hudson's rep was not immediately returned.

UPDATE 6:40 PM ET: An all points bulletin has been issued for a boy, believed to be Hudson's 7-year-old nephew (right), who may have been taken from the scene. Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859.

UPDATE 7:35 PM ET: Police are looking for William Balfour (left), who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson's mother's address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.

UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer's sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We're told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn't been seen since.

UPDATE 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia's MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today's events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.



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91. Just remember Jennifer "God puts no more on us than we can bare." In times like these its hard to look at it that way, but I believe you'll find strength you didn't kow you had. My prayers are with you.

Posted at 7:45PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Dawn K.

92. 74

you're horrible...what would you do if that was to happen to one of your family members? Would you want people making fun of him/her??

Posted at 7:10PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Jessicaa

93. @ 69 and 70 stop switching names.... don't ever breed...... karma is real and you're a really sick
person the world should be rid of hicks not actually decent people.What are you doing with your lives?

Thinking of you Jennifer.... keep your head up in this time of tragedy.

Posted at 7:12PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Ebony

94. How tragic. I guess even having the Secret Service in the area (Obama's house is only a couple of miles away) can't save you from getting murdered in Chicago these days.

Posted at 7:13PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Chicagoan

95. "But mark this, in the last days perilous times shall come." 2 Timothy 3:1

Posted at 7:17PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Voiceinthewilderness

96. Whoever must not of liked her singing or acting. I can't blame them one bit. She is nasty and has no talent.

Posted at 7:15PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Infamous

97. Kimberly you can't be serious....murders DO HAPPEN in VERY nice neighborhoods COME ON.

Posted at 7:13PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Ebony

98. So tragic...my thoughts and prayers are with the family...

Posted at 7:40PM on Oct 24th 2008 by shirleyfeeney

99. With the nephew missing, I am thinking maybe it was her brother or sister who did it. I sure hope not, but the nephew would stand a chance that way

Posted at 7:14PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Adrienne

100. This is terrible. I don't understand what what the world is coming to when people can just walk into people's homes and kill others and then kidnap children. I hope that this all works out for the best. We as every day "non-celebs" think celebs have everything so easy but it's the other way around. Sometimes their life is just as hard if not harder than ours. My prayers and thoughts are with her and her family at this difficult time especially so close to the holiday season.

Posted at 3:49PM on Oct 31st 2008 by Rachel

101. You morons it doesn't matter where her mom lived, it's being reported her cousin did this. It is "domestic" violence. Look it up.

Posted at 7:16PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Drama Queen

102. This is absolutely the most horrendous thing that could ever happen to someone. My thoughts are with you and i pray that these ass*%^*$s are caught in a timely manner. Jennifer, remember this...you will smile at the memories and ache at the loss but you WILL be ok in time..stay strong cuz you have a lot of people pulling for you and thinking of you

Posted at 7:21PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Julie

103. Acnon, why do have to inject hate and racism into this? You are disgusting!

Posted at 7:18PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Shame on you!

104. J hudson,Iam so sorry for you lost this is crazy, people always doing something and others have to pay the cost.jenny keep your head" UP AND STAY STRONGE".you will never think these kinda things would happened so, close to home,Honey , May, the lord guide you and keep you strong in his heart.We understand if you take a break -please you need it right now , because when you come back , you will be stronge and more beatiful then ever,J God Bless you .. We love you anyway........take time .I know this is hard for you..God will protect you..luv your fans.

Posted at 1:04PM on Oct 30th 2008 by Erikamercy

105. This is absolutely horrible and tragic. My heartfelt love and support go out to Jennifer and her family.

Posted at 7:20PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Ian

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