Antioch Group Home Death Under Investigation After Late-Night Fight

Overview

• Authorities said Monday they released a 47-year-old resident after questioning, pending further investigation.
• Detectives on the department’s Violent Crimes Team are reviewing whether the encounter qualifies as lawful self-defense.
• The fight happened around 11:15 p.m. Saturday at an adult group home on Wilson Court near Almondridge Park.
• Paramedics found a man unresponsive and not breathing, and he died at the home despite life-saving efforts.
• An autopsy scheduled this week may clarify the cause of death.