A 56-year-old man remains in critical condition after an exchange of gunfire with his brother at a popular Fox Lake restaurant regarding an ongoing dispute on Tuesday, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office.
The man's 63-year-old brother died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following the exchange of gunfire, officials said.
At approximately 1:05 p.m., officers were called to Dockers Restaurant in the first block of West Grand Avenue for a call of shots fired.
Officers found a 63-year-old man lying outside of the restaurant, and a 56-year-old man inside of the restaurant, both of whom had suffered gunshot wounds.
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According to an investigation, the men are brothers, and had previously co-owned the restaurant. The older brother traveled to the restaurant Tuesday to confront his sibling, who still owns the establishment.
During an argument, the 63-year-old pulled out a weapon and shot his brother. The 56-year-old was able to get outside, but his brother continued firing shots, striking him multiple times.
He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, police said.
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The 63-year-old man apparently suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. He was later identified as Marciano Martinez.
The 56-year-old man has been identified as Mario Martinez, who remains hospitalized at Advocate Condell Medical Center in critical condition.
There is no ongoing threat to the public, and an investigation remains underway.
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