Matthew Dowdell, 42, shot dead in West Englewood

A 42-year-old man was found shot to death at his West Englewood home Tuesday night.

Police found Matthew Dowdell dead at his home in the 5900 block of South Wolcott Avenue at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said.

A Wednesday autopsy confirmed Dowdell died of a gunshot wound to the head and ruled his death a homicide, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Nobody has been charged for the murder.

Area South detectives are investigating.

— Sun-Times Media Wire

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