Autopsy Results Confirm Man Committed Suicide in Upper Lake Park

Port Washington Police Chief Richard Thomas said an official autopsy Wednesday morning showed a man whose body was found in on Tuesday afternoon died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Based on the investigation, it appears that he had been distraught for quite a while and had been unemployed for about two years," Thomas said of the 45-year-old Jackson man. "The investigation shows while he was seeking help, he was in a depression."

Thomas said the man appeared to have been single, with no indication of of having any children. His family living in Jackson and elsewhere has been notified of his death.

Patch is not naming the man to respect the privacy of his family.

Police responded to the call of a man who was unresponsive and had blood on his face at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Lt. Tom Barbuch. A gun was also found nearby.

Officer Eric Schmeling said officers called off a request for an ambulance after they arrived at the scene, and instead called the Ozaukee County coroner to work with officials to figure out what happened.

"It's tough, but you just hope that it never gets that bad," Thomas said.