An Illinois man was shot in the head by his 79-year-old neighbor while using a leaf blower on his property. William Martys was a father and a grandfather to a little girl.
Kake reports:
After an investigation, authorities on Tuesday arrested Martys' 79-year-old neighbor, Ettore Lacchei, who they say allegedly approached Martys and began arguing with him. During the dispute, Lacchei allegedly shot and killed Martys, according to police.
"Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William Martys, who was senselessly murdered," said Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. "The members of the sheriff's office are relentless when it comes to seeking justice for victims. The members of our Criminal Investigations Division have been working around the clock to bring Mr. Martys' murderer to justice, and I am happy Mr. Martys' family can begin the closure and healing process."
Lacchei is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bond in the county jail.
In a press release, the sheriff's department said that Lacchei had "various perceived grievances" with Martys.
A neighbor of both men confirmed that history to Chicago ABC station WLS, alleging that Lacchei had pulled a gun on Martys at least once before.
"No one deserves anything like that, and it's just kind of crazy to think that someone can just break like that over just a simple argument that can be fixed just talking," said neighbor JR McCarty.
Unfortunately, this sort of thing will keep happening in our gun-saturated country.
