Confluence News Bureau

Ettore Lacchei: Illinois Man, 72, Fatally Shoots Neighbor in Head During Argument over Leaf Blower

Key Takeaways
Lake County, Illinois: an Illinois Man Has Been Taken into Custody After He Allegedly Shot His Neighbor to Death After They Argued over a Leaf Blower the Victim Used in His Own Yard. Ettore Lacchei, 79, Was Arrested on Tuesday, April 25, and Has Been Charged with Two Counts of First-Degree Murder for Shooting William Martys, 59, in the Head on April 12.

Everything you need to know about Ettore Lacchei: Illinois Man, 72, Fatally Shoots Neighbor in Head During Argument over Leaf Blower, covering critical updates.

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Lake County, Illinois: an Illinois Man Has Been Taken into Custody After He Allegedly Shot His Neighbor to Death After They Argued over a Leaf Blower the Victim Used in His Own Yard. Ettore Lacchei, 79, Was Arrested on Tuesday, April 25, and Has Been Charged with Two Counts of First-Degree Murder for Shooting William Martys, 59, in the Head on April 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lacchei's Employees Called 911 to Report the Shooting

Initially, Lacchei's Construction Company Employees Called 911 Just Moments After the Shooting. the Medics and First Responders Were at the Scene Before the Deputies Arrived at the Home. the Victim Who Was Later Identified as Martys Was Shifted to Libertyville's Advocate Condell Medical Center. He Was Later Pronounced Dead, Said Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli.

Confrontations Between Lacchei and the Neighbors Were a Regular Occurrence

As per the Release, "On April 12, 2023, While Martys Was Utilizing a Leaf Blower in His Yard, He Was Approached by Lacchei. Lacchei Argued with Martys and During the Argument, Lacchei Shot Martys in the Head."

Related Stories