Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson learned that her mother and brother were found shot to death inside her mother’s house on the South Side of Chicago on Friday afternoon and that her 7-year-old nephew was missing.

Police have confirmed that Hudson’s mother, 57-year-old Darnell Hudson Donerson and 29-year-old brother, Jason S. Hudson are dead and that her nephew Julian King has been missing since Friday morning.

The police said that there was no sign of forced entry at the house, and that the shootings were the result of a domestic dispute. Hudson and her family are offering a $100,000 reward for the safe return of her missing nephew. (Julian is the son of Hudson’s sister Julia)

Senator Barack Obama and others have come to Jennifer Hudson’s family’s support. Obama released a statement saying:

“Michelle and I were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this unimaginable tragedy and we want Jennifer to know that she is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We also pray for the swift and safe return of her young nephew.”