On the night of July 25, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in the parking lot of the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, located at 50 North Martingale Road, Schaumburg, Illinois. Christine Moyer, a 45-year-old woman from Galena, Ohio, was fatally shot around 10:15 p.m. in what authorities have described as an isolated incident.
Schaumburg police responded swiftly to a 9-1-1 call reporting a woman with a gunshot wound near the hotel’s entrance. Upon arrival, officers found Moyer, who was immediately transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:04 p.m., as confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
A suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Authorities recovered the firearm used in the shooting and confirmed that Moyer and the suspect were acquainted, though the nature of their relationship remains undisclosed. The Schaumburg Police Department has emphasized that the incident poses no ongoing threat to the public, and no other individuals were injured.
The shooting occurred in a busy hotel environment, with guests arriving and departing, and a wedding event taking place at the time. Police and forensic teams worked past 1:00 a.m. on July 26, collecting evidence and securing the area near the hotel’s front lobby, which was cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape. Alternate entrances and exits were provided for hotel guests to ensure their safety and convenience.
The incident has shaken the typically calm atmosphere of Schaumburg’s hotel district, leaving Moyer’s family, friends, and the community in mourning. The Schaumburg Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.