Body in Des Plaines River ID'd; death ruled self-inflicted

The body found Friday in the Des Plaines River was identified Saturday as a 39-year-old resident of Des Plaines, who authorities say killed himself.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office released the man's identity Saturday and said his death was caused by a single gunshot wound to the head.

The Daily Herald is not identifying him publicly.

The man was reported missing June 6, and considered a suicide risk from the beginning. His car was found at a forest preserve near the Des Plaines River.

A canoeist spotted the body in the water Friday at Central Road between River and East River roads behind Oakton Community College in Des Plaines.

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