Authorities: Antioch Township man died of gunshot wound to head
A 59-year-old Antioch Township man found unresponsive in his driveway Wednesday died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head, and his death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.
William Martys was found in his driveway about 7:35 p.m., Lake County Sheriff Deputy Chief Chris Covelli said. Paramedics were conducting lifesaving measures when police arrived, he added.
Martys was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy was conducted Thursday, Covelli said. The death is being investigated by the sheriff's office and Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
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