FREEPORT — Freeport Police continue to pursue leads while investigating the death of a man, still unidentified, who was found shot to death in a bedroom Saturday, Aug. 17.

According to a statement from Freeport Police, officers were called to the 1400 block of Mark Drive, on the city’s near west side, at about 5:56 p.m. on Aug. 17. That is where the victim’s body had been discovered by someone inside the house. 

Police said the victim suffered from apparent gunshot wounds and was already dead when they arrived on the scene.

Those with information on the crime are asked to call the Freeport Police Department at 815-235-8222, the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers at 866-TIPSNOW or through texting at Tip411.

— Gary Mays