The mother and brother of American Idol alum and Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found dead in the mother's home in Chicago Friday night.

Showbiz website TMZ.com reported that Darnell Donnerson, Hudson’s mom and her brother Jason Hudson were found shot to death and their bodies were discovered by one of her cousins.

The Chicago Police Department who were investigating the crime scene said the killings may be linked to a domestic disturbance.

Hudson won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the musical “Dream Girls.”