SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — A 45-year-old woman from Galena, Ohio, identified as Christine Moyer, was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Marriott Hotel at 50 North Martingale Road on Friday night, July 25, 2025. The Schaumburg Police Department described the incident as an isolated event, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The shooting took place around 10:15 p.m., prompting a swift response from Schaumburg police after reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers arrived to find Moyer, who was immediately transported to Lutheran General Hospital. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her identity and cause of death.
Police took a suspect into custody at the scene without incident. Authorities have stated that Moyer and the suspect were acquainted, though the specific nature of their relationship remains undisclosed. A firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the shooting, was recovered at the scene. No additional injuries were reported, and police have assured the community that the incident was contained, with no bystanders harmed.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives actively reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing surveillance footage from the hotel and surrounding areas to establish the circumstances leading up to the shooting. As of Saturday, July 26, 2025, the suspect’s identity has not been released, and no formal charges have been announced.
The incident disrupted the typically calm atmosphere of Schaumburg’s hotel district, with a significant police presence drawing attention from guests and nearby residents. Moyer’s death has left her family and friends in mourning, and the community is grappling with the shock of the tragedy. The Schaumburg Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as they continue to investigate the case.
