Bomb Threat Leads to Death in Illinois Home
Police in New Lenox, Illinois, confirmed one fatality following a bomb threat at a residence on April 17, 2026. The incident occurred at the home of Louis Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV. A widespread search involving scent-detection dogs was launched after the threat was reported.
However, authorities later determined the report to be false. No one was injured during the incident, and residents were permitted to return to their homes. The Hill reported that police are continuing to investigate the source of the false information.
The New Lenox Police Department, in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice Departments, stated that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have warned that the creation of false reports of this nature constitutes a serious criminal offense and could lead to criminal charges. Police expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation and patience during the situation and are appealing to anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.