WASHINGTON PARK, Illinois — An investigation is underway after a 41-year-old man was found shot dead in St. Clair County early Wednesday morning.
A trooper with Illinois State Police said the incident happened at about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 5700 block of Westmoreland Avenue in Washington Park. A 41-year-old man was found dead as a result of gunfire. Police did not release the victim's name.
During a preliminary investigation, the Washington Park Police Department requested ISP Zone 6 Major Crimes to investigate what they said they believed was a homicide. Police did not release any information about a possible suspect(s).
The investigation is ongoing. There is no further information regarding the incident at this time.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update this story as soon as information becomes available.
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