Springfield Mayer Tim Davlin was found dead of a gunshot wound inside his home at 2601 Apple Creek Drive at around 9:10 am on Tuesday morning (December 14).

The authorities responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at the Mayor’s address, but when they got there he was already unresponsive on the floor.

Mayor Davlin had a scheduled appearance in court related to a pending estate case involving his late cousin this morning. The police is currently investigating the case.

UPDATE: According to FoxNews, Mayor Gavlin died of an apparent a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement, saying, “I was stunned and saddened by the news of Mayor Tim Davlin’s passing. His work with my office always reflected his dedication to our hometown. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this tragic moment.”