Deadly Dispute Erupts Over Noisy Leaf Blower in Illinois

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A 79-year-old man in Illinois has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for shooting and killing his neighbor, 59-year-old William Martys, during an argument over a noisy leaf blower. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said the suspect had "various perceived grievances" with Martys and had been seen with a firearm before. The suspect remains in custody pending an initial court hearing.
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