An inquest into the death of a Maughold man was opened and adjourned at Douglas courthouse this week.
Thirty-three-year old Scott John Clark died on Monday April, 9th at his home near Corony Hill.
The police received a call from Mr Clark reporting a death at his address.
Officers that attended the scene found him in the side garden of his home with a gunshot wound to the head.
A double-barrelled shot gun was found near him.
Investigations are continuing.

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