Chicago firefighters first responded to a fire in the 2400 block of West 69th Street and Artesian Avenue.
It is unknown at what time or how the fire started. The Chicago Fire Department responded around 7:30 a.m.
Chicago fire officials later confirmed a man was found dead at the scene. However, firefighters said it was not a fire death.
Chicago police said the man had a gunshot wound to the the head. CPD will continue the investigation.
No other information was availble.