For a town of one sqaure mile, there is not always a lot of excitment in Kenilworth, Illinois.  However, yesterday afternoon experienced a shock that had Sears School students on lock-down. Sadly, right before the schoool day was let out, a man was found dead with a bullet wound on Townly Field.


Kenilworth Police Department
***Information Bulletin***

Sent: April 13, 2015

Deceased Subject Discovered – Townley Field
On 4/13/15 at 3:04 p.m. the Kenilworth Police Department was notified by the Kenilworth Park District staff that a body was discovered in Townley Field.  The Joseph Sears School was immediately instructed by the Police Department to initiate security procedures for precautionary purposes while the incident was being investigated.  Upon arrival, Police personnel discovered a deceased male white in his 50’s with a gunshot wound.  The investigation into this matter continues however, preliminary investigation into the matter supports that the wound was self inflicted and there is no danger to the community.  It is unknown at this time the exact time of occurrence.  No reports of suspicious subjects or the sound of gun shots or fireworks were received prior to the discovery by Park District staff.  The name of the subject is not being released pending notification of the family.  The subject is not a Kenilworth resident and it is unknown at this point if they have any connection to the community.

Kenilworth Police Department
419 Richmond Road
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 251-2141