Prominent businessman commits suicide

This afternoon the business community was saddened to hear about the sudden and tragic death of thirty-eight year old Mark Gallaty. Gallaty, a partner in his family’s business, Nemwil Insurance on Freetown Road, was found dead in the company warehouse. The police say their investigations have revealed that Gallaty committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. According to Phillip Gallaty, his brother had been suffering from depression and waited until the staff went home for lunch. He says his brother then took the weapon from the office went into the warehouse and shot himself. The gun was found clutched in Gallaty’s hands, while a suicide note was discovered near the body. News 5 extends our condolences to the Gallaty family.