Man found dead in Elgin street with apparent gunshot wound to head, police say

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Sunday, June 14, 2015
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ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- Police in the northwest suburbs are investigating after finding a man dead in the street early Sunday morning.

Elgin police officers responded to a well-being check in the 1100-block of Sherwood Avenue at around 5:30 Sunday morning and found a man approximately 30 years old lying dead in the street with what appeared to be a gunshot to his head.

The Kane County Coroner will conduct an autopsy on Monday to determine the official cause of death.

The Elgin Police Department asks anyone with information to call their anonymous tip line at 847-695-4195.