Father Killed In Ambush, Body Found In Woods ID'd: Illinois Weekend

ILLINOIS — As we head into a new week, Patch has rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A driver narrowly avoided tragedy after accidentally driving their vehicle onto train tracks, where it was hit.

A man walking with his son outside a junior high basketball tournament was fatally shot in what police describe as an ambush, and a motorist made a sad discovery when they spotted a body in a forest preserve.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Father Was Ambushed, Fatally Shot Outside High School: Cops

Police said he was walking with his son after leaving a junior high basketball tournament when a car full of armed suspects confronted him, blocking his path to his vehicle before fatally shooting him.

Body Found In Forest Preserve ID'd As Missing Woman

A motorist had noticed a person lying in the woods Saturday morning. Police identified the woman as a missing 23-year-old.

Man Accidentally Fired Cop's Gun Before Turning It In: PD

An officer will face disciplinary action after leaving his gun at a Noodles & Company restaurant. Police say the resident who picked up the gun accidentally fired it in his car before turning it in to police.

Car Hit After Turning Onto Train Tracks: Police

The driver made a turn onto the tracks instead of the road, and they kept driving to try and get back on the road, but instead got stuck on the tracks, police said.

Bicyclist Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car

Authorities say the bicyclist appears to have been heading north when he was hit by a westbound Toyota Prius, which was driven by a 39-year-old man. The cyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.

2 Found Shot Dead In Vehicle, 1 Person Hurt

Police received a call about a witness who found a vehicle occupied by two males who appeared injured. Responding officers found two men dead with gunshot wounds. A third person, who was brought to a hospital before officers arrived, is believed to be involved, police said, and a second suspect was being questioned.

Man Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle

Police said they believe the vehicle veered off the roadway before the foot of a bridge. The airbags of the vehicle deployed, but police say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.