MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Morton Grove police identified the body found frozen between two houses in the north suburb over the weekend. Authorities also determined cause of death.
Officers responding to a report of a deceased person in the 8800-block of Oleander Avenue around 9:25 a.m. Sunday found a male body at the scene.
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The remains were identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as 30-year-old Anthony Del Barrio, of Chicago. An autopsy conducted Tuesday showed he died of a gunshot wound.
Investigators blocked off a large area Sunday and it was re-opened Monday night. They said footprints indicate he had been walking around in the area before he died.
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Preliminary investigation shows there is no threat to the community. Police have not released further details.
Morton Grove Police and the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force are investigating.